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

2000 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology

50.2

54th percentile among DEFs

16 games

Splash plays×0.15+0.01

Pass rush×0.3-0.76

Ball skills×0.25+0.82

Run defense×0.2-0.44

Availability×0.1+1.09

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.

2000 splits

regular season

2000 game log

Wk	Opp	Line	Score
Postseason	PHI	—	—
Postseason	MIN	—	—
Postseason	BAL	—	—
Week 1	ARI	—	48.8
Week 2	PHI	—	48
Week 3	CHI	—	41
Week 4	WAS	—	43.9
Week 5	TEN	—	48.5
Week 6	ATL	—	39.9
Week 7	DAL	—	68
Week 9	PHI	—	46.8
Week 10	CLE	—	40.7
Week 11	LAR	—	50.1
Week 12	DET	—	55.8
Week 13	ARI	—	41.5
Week 14	WAS	—	49
Week 15	PIT	—	53.5
Week 16	DAL	—	40.1
Week 17	JAX	—	40.7

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