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David Thomas

TE

David Thomas came into the league as a 3rd-round selection (86th overall) in 2006, drafted out of Texas. His most recent season came in 2012 with NO, capping a 7-season NFL career. His 40.5 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the TE average, in the 21st percentile. Hands is his calling card, grading in the 88th percentile among his peers. Across 7 NFL seasons, he has totaled 102 catches for 938 yards and 8 touchdowns.

Size

6'3", 248#

College

Texas

Draft

Rd 3, 86th overall (2006)

Seasons

2006–2012

2009 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
59.3

80th percentile among TEs

13 games · 49 targets

Role×0.14+0.57
Hands×0.1+0.17
Volume×0.12+0.43
Total EPA×0.22+0.51
EPA/target×0.3+0.66
Yards/target×0.12+0.39

2009 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed66▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among TEs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst71▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agility52▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine TEs (faster = higher).

Size17▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the TE cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands88▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat10▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability83▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share75▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share63▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency77▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume74▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2012NO43.11011864
2011NO335516
2010NO40.512302192
2009NO59.313353561
2008NE46.56993
2007NE43.2119
2006NE49.16111591

Career profile

David Thomas has appeared in 53 regular-season games across 7 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: NE (2006–2008), NO (2009–2012).

As a receiver he has caught 102 passes for 938 yards and 8 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2009 with NO: 356 yards and 1 touchdown in 13 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2009: a 59.3, in the 80th percentile among TEs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2009 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home7
18
2.6/g
187
27/g
0
Away6
17
2.8/g
169
28/g
1
In division4
13
3.3/g
127
32/g
1
Out of division9
22
2.4/g
229
25/g
0
In wins11
22
2.0/g
254
23/g
1
In losses2
13
6.5/g
102
51/g
0
On grass4
10
2.5/g
115
29/g
1
On turf9
25
2.8/g
241
27/g
0
Indoors9
25
2.8/g
241
27/g
0
Outdoors4
10
2.5/g
115
29/g
1

2009 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonARI——
PostseasonMIN3 rec, 32 yds, 0 TD—
PostseasonIND1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD—
Week 1DET1 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD53.3
Week 2PHI2 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD34.7
Week 4NYJ1 rec, 18 yds, 0 TD54.6
Week 6NYG—44
Week 7MIA1 rec, -1 yds, 0 TD38
Week 8ATL2 rec, 27 yds, 0 TD44.9
Week 10LAR5 rec, 45 yds, 0 TD74.9
Week 11TB4 rec, 66 yds, 1 TD82.6
Week 12NE1 rec, 25 yds, 0 TD52.8
Week 13WAS3 rec, 31 yds, 0 TD52
Week 14ATL2 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD39.5
Week 15DAL8 rec, 77 yds, 0 TD65.1
Week 16TB5 rec, 25 yds, 0 TD46.3

David Thomas — common questions

What position does David Thomas play?
David Thomas is listed as a TE.
Which teams has David Thomas played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), David Thomas has played for NE (2006–2008), NO (2009–2012).
Where did David Thomas go to college?
David Thomas played college football at Texas.
When was David Thomas drafted?
David Thomas was selected in round 3, 86th overall, of the 2006 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has David Thomas scored?
David Thomas has 8 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (8 receiving).
What is David Thomas's ScoutIndex Rating?
David Thomas rated 43.1 for 2012, the 36th percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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