Ian Thomas, TE, Indiana. Ranked #93 overall on the 2018 consensus board (Round 3 projection); Carolina drafted him in Round 4, pick 101.
Player Production
Career USAGEHow often this player was on the field compared to others at the position. Listed as USG below
★ All‑Pro · † Pro Bowl
55ROLE PLAYER
| Yr | Team | W-L | REC YDS | TD | REC | SNP% | USG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '18 | CAR | 7-9 | 333 | 2 | 36 | 52% | 66 |
| '19 | CAR | 5-11 | 136 | 1 | 16 | 27% | 32 |
| '20 | CAR | 5-11 | 145 | 1 | 20 | 65% | 80 |
| '21 | CAR | 5-12 | 188 | — | 18 | 61% | 76 |
| Rookie Contract | — | 802 | 4 | 90 | 55% | 64 | |
| '22 | CAR | 7-10 | 197 | — | 21 | 55% | 69 |
| '23 | CAR | 2-15 | 56 | — | 5 | 27% | 31 |
| '24 | CAR | 5-12 | 7 | — | 3 | 33% | 41 |
| '25 | LV | 3-14 | 114 | 0 | 13 | 35% | 45 |
| Career | — | 1,176 | 4 | 132 | 51% | 55 | |
Special Teams
| Yr | Team | ST SNP% | ST SNAPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| '18 | CAR | 26% | 107 |
| '19 | CAR | 8% | 39 |
| '20 | CAR | 5% | 19 |
| '21 | CAR | 11% | 48 |
| '22 | CAR | 36% | 169 |
| '23 | CAR | 34% | 105 |
| '24 | CAR | 7% | 9 |
| '25 | LV | 26% | 96 |
| Career | 19% | 592 | |
Size & Length
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Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All TE in the 2018 draft class.
Better
Context
Height
6'3 ⅝"
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Frame profile.
Weight
259 lbs
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Body mass profile.
Arm Length
32.5"
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Length profile.
Hand Size
10"
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Grip profile.
Athletic Profile
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Value
Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All TE in the 2018 draft class.
Better
Context
Speed & Explosion
40 Yard Dash
4.74 sec.
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Speed over distance.
Vertical Jump
36"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Broad Jump
123"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Agility
10 Yard Split
N/A
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Initial burst.
3 Cone
7.15 sec.
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Agility and change of direction.
Short Shuttle
4.2 sec.
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Flexibility, burst, and balance.
Strength
Bench Press
N/A
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Upper-body strength.
CHALKTALK
Ian Thomas leads all TEs from the 2018 draft class in career receiving yards.