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 2024
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.
Michael Thomas Biography Details
| Born: | March 3, 1993 (age 31)
Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
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| Weight: | 212 lb (96 kg) |
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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.
