Zavion Thomas came into the league as a 3rd-round selection (89th overall) in 2026, drafted out of LSU; Mississippi State. He's currently with CHI, in his 1st season in the league. Speed is his calling card, grading in the 97th percentile among his peers.
Size
5'10", 190#
College
LSU; Mississippi State
Draft
Rd 3, 89th overall (2026)
Seasons
2026–2026
2026 ScoutIndex Rating · WR
Methodology36th percentile among WRs · limited sample
5 games · 5 targets
2026 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed97▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burst41▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.
Agilityno data▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).
Size22▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Receiving
Hands89▶
Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.
Deep Threat11▶
Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.
YAC Ability80▶
Yards after catch ÷ reception.
Role
Target Share6▶
Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.
Air-Yards Share2▶
Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.
Impact
Efficiency64▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.
Volume34▶
Total targets this season.
Career (regular season)
| Season | Tm | SI | G | Pass yds | Pass TD | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | CHI | 44.8 | 5 | 11 | 5 | 37 |
Career profile
Zavion Thomas has appeared in 5 regular-season games across 1 NFL season on file, all with CHI.
He has rushed for 11 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 5 passes for 37 yards and 0 touchdowns.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most rushing yards in a game11 vs GB, 2026 Week 5
- Most receiving yards in a game25 on 3 catches vs ATL, 2026 Week 6
2026 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 1 0.3/g | 1 0/g | 0 |
| Away | 2 | 4 2.0/g | 36 18/g | 0 |
| In division | 2 | 1 0.5/g | 11 6/g | 0 |
| Out of division | 3 | 4 1.3/g | 26 9/g | 0 |
| In wins | 3 | 4 1.3/g | 26 9/g | 0 |
| In losses | 2 | 1 0.5/g | 11 6/g | 0 |
| On grass | 3 | 1 0.3/g | 1 0/g | 0 |
| On turf | 2 | 4 2.0/g | 36 18/g | 0 |
| Indoors | 1 | 3 3.0/g | 25 25/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 4 | 2 0.5/g | 12 3/g | 0 |
2026 game log
Zavion Thomas — common questions
- What position does Zavion Thomas play?
- Zavion Thomas is listed as a WR.
- Which teams has Zavion Thomas played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Zavion Thomas has played for CHI (2026).
- Where did Zavion Thomas go to college?
- Zavion Thomas played college football at LSU; Mississippi State.
- When was Zavion Thomas drafted?
- Zavion Thomas was selected in round 3, 89th overall, of the 2026 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Zavion Thomas scored?
- Zavion Thomas has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
- What is Zavion Thomas's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Zavion Thomas rated 44.8 for 2026, the 36th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
Related players
Top teammates, last season on file
- Caleb WilliamsQB · 2026
- D'Andre SwiftRB · 2026
- Tyson BagentQB · 2026
- Luther Burden IIIWR · 2026
- Case KeenumQB · 2026
- Kyle MonangaiRB · 2026
- Rome OdunzeWR · 2026
- Kalif RaymondWR · 2026
Drafted in round 3, 2026
- Carson BeckQB · pick 65
- Tyler OnyedimDT · pick 66
- Keyron CrawfordDE · pick 67
- Markel BellOT · pick 68
- Sam RoushTE · pick 69
- Romello HeightDE · pick 70
- Antonio WilliamsWR · pick 71
- Tacario DavisCB · pick 72