Michael Thomas, WR, Ohio State. Ranked #40 overall on the 2016 consensus board (Round 2 projection); New Orleans drafted him in Round 2, pick 47.
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
83STARTER
| Yr | Team | W-L | REC YDS | TD | REC | SNP% | USG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '18 | NO | 13-3 | 1,405 | 9 | 125 | 88% | ★†95 |
| '19 | NO | 13-3 | 1,725 | 9 | 149 | 89% | ★†95 |
| Rookie Contract | — | 3,130 | 18 | 274 | 88% | 95 | |
| '20 | NO | 12-4 | 438 | — | 40 | 73% | 78 |
| '22 | NO | 7-10 | 171 | 3 | 16 | 69% | 72 |
| '23 | NO | 9-8 | 448 | 1 | 39 | 69% | 73 |
| Career | — | 4,187 | 22 | 369 | 82% | 83 | |
Special Teams
| Yr | Team | ST SNP% | ST SNAPS | KR | KR YDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '18 | NO | 38% | 353 | 1 | 4 |
| '19 | NO | 44% | 405 | — | — |
| '20 | NO | 42% | 180 | — | — |
| '22 | NO | 56% | 289 | — | — |
| Career | 45% | 1227 | 1 | 4 | |
Size & Length
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Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All WR in the 2016 draft class.
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Context
Height
6'2 ¾"
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Frame profile.
Weight
212 lbs
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Body mass profile.
Arm Length
32.125"
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Length profile.
Hand Size
10.5"
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Grip profile.
Athletic Profile
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Value
Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All WR in the 2016 draft class.
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Context
Speed & Explosion
40 Yard Dash
4.57 sec.
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Speed over distance.
Vertical Jump
35"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Broad Jump
126"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Agility
10 Yard Split
N/A
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Initial burst.
3 Cone
6.8 sec.
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Agility and change of direction.
Short Shuttle
4.13 sec.
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Flexibility, burst, and balance.
Strength
Bench Press
18 reps
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Upper-body strength.
CHALKTALK
Michael Thomas leads all WRs from the 2016 draft class in career receiving yards.