Tayja Thomas is a rookie defensive back (DB) with the Pittsburgh Passion. She is from Pittsburgh, PA, and works as a CNA/Phlebotomist at UPMC. Tayja attended Carrick High School and has a son named Darren Scott Jr. She enjoys working out at the gym. Her favorite quotes are, "Don't cheat yourself, treat yourself" and "The journey you're on will be led by you alone. Don't let that scare you, let that liberate you." Her sponsor is Kelly Motter State Farm.