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Lawrence Thomas

FB

Lawrence Thomas is an NFL FB. He last played in 2017 with NYJ, a career spanning 2 NFL seasons. Few match his size, which grades in the 99th percentile. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 6 catches for 43 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

6'3", 286#

College

Michigan State

Draft

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Seasons

2016–2017

2017 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
47.5

39th percentile among RBs · limited sample

8 games · 8 touches

Volume×0.1-0.83
Receiving×0.14-0.13
Total EPA×0.24+0.43
Conversion×0.1-0.17
Ball security×0.06+0.15
Yards/carry×0.12-0.21
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.37

2017 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed0▶

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

Burst29▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size99▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency28▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry36▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion39▶

(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.

Receiving

Receiving46▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.

Impact

Ball Security45▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume21▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency68▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2017NYJ47.581643
2016NYJ51.42

Career profile

Across 2 NFL seasons on file, Lawrence Thomas has played in 10 regular-season games, all with NYJ.

He has rushed for 1 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 6 passes for 43 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2017 with NYJ: 43 yards and 0 touchdowns in 8 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2017 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home6
5
0.8/g
36
6/g
0
Away2
1
0.5/g
7
4/g
0
In division2
2
1.0/g
20
10/g
0
Out of division6
4
0.7/g
23
4/g
0
In wins2
1
0.5/g
15
8/g
0
In losses6
5
0.8/g
28
5/g
0
On grass1
1
1.0/g
7
7/g
0
On turf7
5
0.7/g
36
5/g
0
Indoors1
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
Outdoors7
6
0.9/g
43
6/g
0

2017 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 3MIA1 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD52.5
Week 6NE1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD49.6
Week 8ATL2 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD44.3
Week 12CAR1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD50
Week 13KC—47.3
Week 14DEN1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD49.1
Week 15NO1 rush yds, 0 TD45.2
Week 16LAC—45.7

Lawrence Thomas — common questions

What position does Lawrence Thomas play?
Lawrence Thomas is listed as an FB.
Which teams has Lawrence Thomas played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Lawrence Thomas has played for NYJ (2016–2017).
Where did Lawrence Thomas go to college?
Lawrence Thomas played college football at Michigan State.
How many touchdowns has Lawrence Thomas scored?
Lawrence Thomas has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Lawrence Thomas's ScoutIndex Rating?
Lawrence Thomas rated 47.5 for 2017, the 39th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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