Michael William Thomas Jr. born March 3, 1993 is an American professional football wide receiver currently without a team. He played college football at Ohio State and was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the second round of the 2016 NFL Draft.
Michael Thomas Biography 2025
Thomas holds the record for the most receptions in a single NFL season, with 149 catches in 2019. He led the league in receptions during both the 2018 and 2019 seasons and topped the league in receiving yards in 2019. Additionally, he was named the NFL Offensive Player of the Year in 2019.
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Michael Thomas Biography Details
Born:
March 3, 1993 (age 31)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Height:
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:
212 lb (96 kg)
Michael Thomas Early Life
In his early years, Thomas attended Taft High School in Woodland Hills, California. As a senior, he recorded 86 receptions for an impressive 1,656 yards and 21 touchdowns, leading his team, the Toreadors. He was recognized as a four-star recruit by Rivals.com and chose to continue his football career at Ohio State University. After high school, Thomas spent a year at Fork Union Military Academy, where he was roommates with future Ohio State teammate Cardale Jones.
Career Information
Category
Details
Personal Information
Born: March 3, 1993, Los Angeles, CA
Height
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight
212 lb (96 kg)
Position
Wide Receiver
College
Ohio State (2012–2015)
Career Highlights and Awards
Achievement
Year
NFL Offensive Player of the Year
2019
First-team All-Pro
2018, 2019
Pro Bowl
2017, 2018, 2019
NFL Receptions Leader
2018, 2019
College Career Statistics
Season
Games Played
Receptions
Receiving Yards
Touchdowns
2012
11
3
22
0
2014
15
54
799
9
2015
13
56
781
9
Total
39
113
1,602
18
NFL Career Statistics
Season
Team
Games Played
Receptions
Receiving Yards
Touchdowns
2016
NO
15
92
1,137
9
2017
NO
16
104
1,245
5
2018
NO
16
125
1,405
9
2019
NO
16
149
1,725
9
2020
NO
7
40
438
0
Total
83
565
6,569
36
Postseason Performance
Year
Team
Games Played
Receptions
Receiving Yards
Touchdowns
2017
NO
2
15
216
2
2018
NO
2
16
207
1
2019
NO
1
7
70
0
Total
7
43
566
4
Notable NFL Records
Record
Details
Most receptions in a single season
149 (2019)
Most receptions by a player through first five seasons
510
Most consecutive games with 4+ receptions
43
Saints Franchise Records
Record
Details
Most receptions in a game
16 (September 9, 2018)
Most receiving yards in a game
211 (November 4, 2018)
Most receptions in a season
149 (2019)
Injury History
Year
Injury Type
Games Missed
Details
2020
Ankle Sprain
9
Limited participation in games
2021
Ankle Surgery
Entire season
Recovery setback
2022
Foot Injury
Multiple weeks
Placed on injured reserve
Legal Issues
Date
Incident
Charges
November 10, 2023
Arrested for simple battery and criminal mischief
Involved in altercation, released same night
Personal Life
Detail
Information
Family
Nephew of Keyshawn Johnson
Faith
Christian
Contract History
Year
Team
Contract Value
Details
2019
NO
$100 million
Five-year extension, highest for WR at the time
2023
NO
Restructured
Base salary reduced to $1.165 million
Recent Performance
Year
Team
Games Played
Receptions
Receiving Yards
Touchdowns
2023
NO
10
39
448
1
Michael Thomas Net Worth
Michael H Thomas has an estimated net worth of $9.55 Million.
Michael Thomas Summary
Michael Thomas has had a prolific career marked by remarkable achievements and challenges. From his standout college years at Ohio State to breaking records in the NFL, he has established himself as one of the premier wide receivers in the game. Despite injury setbacks and legal troubles, his impact on the field remains significant, and as a free agent, he seeks to continue his career while reflecting on his legacy as a record-breaking player.
