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Mike Thomas

WR

A 6th-round pick (206th overall) in the 2016 NFL Draft out of Southern Mississippi; Dodge City CC; College of DuPage, Mike Thomas has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2022 with BAL, a career spanning 7 NFL seasons. His yac ability stands out most — the 82nd percentile at the position. Across 6 NFL seasons, he has totaled 30 catches for 366 yards and 1 touchdown.

Size

6'1", 197#

College

Southern Mississippi; Dodge City CC; College of DuPage

Draft

Rd 6, 206th overall (2016)

Seasons

2016–2022

2022 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
34.2

11th percentile among WRs · limited sample

5 games · 10 targets

Role×0.14-0.75
Hands×0.1-1.27
Volume×0.12-0.74
Total EPA×0.22-0.75
EPA/target×0.3-0.85
Yards/target×0.12-0.91

2022 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

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

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size46▶

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

Receiving

Hands4▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat63▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability82▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share23▶

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

Air-Yards Share48▶

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

Impact

Efficiency18▶

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

Volume34▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2022CIN34.25238
2021CIN37.27552
2020CIN28.4121131321
2019LAR42.97214
2017LAR49.66593
2016LAR34.98337

Career profile

Across 6 NFL seasons on file, Mike Thomas has played in 45 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: LAR (2016–2019), CIN (2020–2022).

He has rushed for 1 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 30 passes for 366 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive receiving season was 2020 with CIN: 132 yards and 1 touchdown in 12 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2022 splits

regular season

2022 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1PIT1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD32.8
Week 5BAL1 rec, 33 yds, 0 TD51
Week 8CLE—40.2
Week 9CAR—43.4
Week 11PIT—30

Mike Thomas — common questions

What position does Mike Thomas play?
Mike Thomas is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Mike Thomas played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Mike Thomas has played for LAR (2016–2019), CIN (2020–2022).
Where did Mike Thomas go to college?
Mike Thomas played college football at Southern Mississippi; Dodge City CC; College of DuPage.
When was Mike Thomas drafted?
Mike Thomas was selected in round 6, 206th overall, of the 2016 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Mike Thomas scored?
Mike Thomas has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 receiving).
What is Mike Thomas's ScoutIndex Rating?
Mike Thomas rated 34.2 for 2022, the 11th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 6, 2016