Dave Thomas

A 8th-round pick (203rd overall) in the 1993 NFL Draft out of Tennessee; Butler County JC, Dave Thomas has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2001 with NYG, a career spanning 9 NFL seasons. Last season's 38.8 ScoutIndex Rating landed in the 28th percentile among DEFs, below average for the position.

Size

6'3", 218#

College

Tennessee; Butler County JC

Draft

Rd 8, 203rd overall (1993)

Seasons

1993–2001

1999 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology

46.7

46th percentile among DEFs

12 games

Splash plays×0.15+0.21

Pass rush×0.3-0.76

Ball skills×0.25+0.69

Run defense×0.2-0.77

Availability×0.1+0.27

Career (regular season)

Season	Tm	SI	G
2001	NYG	38.8	10
2000	NYG	50.2	16
1999	JAX	46.7	12

Career profile

Across 3 NFL seasons on file, Dave Thomas has played in 38 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: JAX (1999), NYG (2000–2001).

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2000: a 50.2, in the 54th percentile among DEFs that year.

1999 splits

regular season

1999 game log

Wk	Opp	Line	Score
Postseason	MIA	—	—
Postseason	TEN	—	—
Week 2	CAR	—	39.4
Week 4	PIT	—	61
Week 5	NYJ	—	39.6
Week 8	CIN	—	40.9
Week 9	ATL	—	54.2
Week 10	BAL	—	39.4
Week 11	NO	—	46.7
Week 12	BAL	—	39.7
Week 13	PIT	—	39.3
Week 14	DEN	—	41
Week 16	TEN	—	40.1
Week 17	CIN	—	67.8

Dave Thomas — common questions

What position does Dave Thomas play?: Dave Thomas is listed as a DB.
Which teams has Dave Thomas played for?: In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Dave Thomas has played for JAX (1999), NYG (2000–2001).
Where did Dave Thomas go to college?: Dave Thomas played college football at Tennessee; Butler County JC.
When was Dave Thomas drafted?: Dave Thomas was selected in round 8, 203rd overall, of the 1993 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Dave Thomas scored?: Dave Thomas has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Dave Thomas's ScoutIndex Rating?: Dave Thomas rated 38.8 for 2001, the 28th percentile among DEFs. Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

Related players

Top teammates, last season on file

Kerry CollinsQB · 2001
Tiki BarberRB · 2001
Amani ToomerWR · 2001
Ron DayneRB · 2001
Joe JureviciusWR · 2001
Ike HilliardWR · 2001
Greg ComellaRB · 2001
Ron DixonWR · 2001

Drafted in round 8, 1993

Jeff BlackshearG · pick 197
Troy BrownWR · pick 198
Craig HentrichP · pick 200
Kevin MiniefieldDB · pick 201
Doug PelfreyK · pick 202
Antonio EdwardsDE · pick 204
Shannon BakerWR · pick 205
Jessie ArmsteadOLB · pick 207