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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. 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

2020 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
28.4

5th percentile among WRs · limited sample

12 games · 21 targets

Role×0.14-1.46
Hands×0.1-0.59
Volume×0.12-0.54
Total EPA×0.22-1.04
EPA/target×0.3-1.62
Yards/target×0.12-0.79

2020 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).

Size45▶

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

Receiving

Hands37▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat29▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability14▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share6▶

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

Air-Yards Share8▶

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

Impact

Efficiency6▶

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

Volume42▶

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)

2020 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home5
5
1.0/g
76
15/g
0
Away7
8
1.1/g
56
8/g
1
In division5
7
1.4/g
91
18/g
1
Out of division7
6
0.9/g
41
6/g
0
In wins2
1
0.5/g
5
3/g
0
In losses9
10
1.1/g
118
13/g
1
On grass11
12
1.1/g
122
11/g
1
On turf1
1
1.0/g
10
10/g
0
Indoors2
1
0.5/g
10
5/g
0
Outdoors10
12
1.2/g
122
12/g
1

2020 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1LAC2 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD42.9
Week 2CLE4 rec, 31 yds, 1 TD55.6
Week 3PHI2 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD39.6
Week 4JAX1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD41
Week 5BAL1 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD17.3
Week 6IND1 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD42.9
Week 7CLE2 rec, 54 yds, 0 TD61.7
Week 10PIT—33.3
Week 13MIA—41.8
Week 14DAL—38.6
Week 16HOU—35.4
Week 17BAL—42.6

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