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Thurman Thomas

RB

Thurman Thomas came into the league as a 2nd-round selection (40th overall) in 1988, drafted out of Oklahoma State. He last played in 2000 with MIA, a career spanning 13 NFL seasons. Receiving is his calling card, grading in the 84th percentile among his peers. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 264 rushing yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

5'10", 206#

College

Oklahoma State

Draft

Rd 2, 40th overall (1988)

Seasons

1988–2000

1999 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
55.3

78th percentile among RBs · limited sample

4 games · 39 touches

Volume×0.1-0.42
Receiving×0.14+0.32
Total EPA×0.24+0.39
Conversion×0.1+0.69
Ball security×0.06+0.67
Yards/carry×0.12+0.34
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.12

1999 attribute card

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AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

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

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size16▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency39▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry79▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion83▶

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

Receiving

Receiving84▶

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

Impact

Ball Security79▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume50▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency52▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2000MIA43.9811213911
1999BUF55.341523371

Career profile

Across 2 NFL seasons on file, Thurman Thomas has played in 12 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: BUF (1999), MIA (2000).

He has rushed for 264 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 16 passes for 128 yards and 2 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 1999 with BUF: 152 yards and 0 touchdowns in 4 games.

Career highs (regular season)

1999 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TD
Home1
15
15/g
0
Away3
137
46/g
0
In division2
84
42/g
0
Out of division2
68
34/g
0
In wins2
137
69/g
0
In losses2
15
8/g
0
On grass2
137
69/g
0
On turf2
15
8/g
0
Indoors1
0
0/g
0
Outdoors3
152
51/g
0

1999 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonTEN10 rush yds, 0 TD—
Week 1IND—47.3
Week 14NYG15 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 35 yds, 1 TD54.9
Week 15ARI53 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD61.9
Week 16NE84 rush yds, 0 TD49.6

Thurman Thomas — common questions

What position does Thurman Thomas play?
Thurman Thomas is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Thurman Thomas played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Thurman Thomas has played for BUF (1999), MIA (2000).
Where did Thurman Thomas go to college?
Thurman Thomas played college football at Oklahoma State.
When was Thurman Thomas drafted?
Thurman Thomas was selected in round 2, 40th overall, of the 1988 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Thurman Thomas scored?
Thurman Thomas has 2 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (2 receiving).
What is Thurman Thomas's ScoutIndex Rating?
Thurman Thomas rated 43.9 for 2000, the 30th percentile among RBs (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 2, 1988

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