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Michael Thomas
WRNew Orleans Saints· Last played 2023
6'3" · 212 lbs · Age 33 · Yr 7 · 83 GP · Ohio State · Rd 2, Pick 47 (2016)
WR78'23 Season
#472016 DraftWR78'23 Season
#472016 DraftMichael Thomas
WRNew Orleans Saints· Last played 2023
6'3" · 212 lbs · Age 33 · Yr 7 · 83 GP · Ohio State · Rd 2, Pick 47 (2016)
6'3" · 212 lbs · Age 33 · Yr 7 · 83 GP · Ohio State · Rd 2, Pick 47 (2016)
Injury Status
No Report
No active injury designation.
Weekly reports clear in the offseason. Last on file: Wk 8, 2023, Questionable (Illness) · over a year ago.
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2023 Season
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FP/G
6.4
Tgt/G
3.9
Rec/G
44.8
Rec YDs/G
0.1
Rec TDs/G
68%
Snap%
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Michael Thomas is a former NFL wide receiver who last played in 2023. Listed at 6'3", 212 lbs. Drafted in the 2nd round (47th overall) of the 2016 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. Across 83 games over 7 seasons, his career totals include 565 career receptions, 6,569 career receiving yards, 36 career receiving TDs. Browse Michael Thomas's complete career stats, season-by-season game logs, Madden ratings, depth chart history, and fantasy football projections on League Station.
Career Stats
| Season | G | Tgt | Rec | Ct% | Rec Yds | Yds/G | Rec TD | Rush Yds | Rush TD |
|---|
| 2023 | 10 | 64 | 39 | 60.9 | 448 | 44.8 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 3 | 22 | 16 | 72.7 | 171 | 57.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 7 | 55 | 40 | 72.7 | 438 | 62.6 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 16 | 185 | 149 | 80.5 | 1,725 | 107.8 | 9 | -9 | 0 |
| 2018 | 16 | 147 | 125 | 85.0 | 1,405 | 87.8 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 16 | 149 | 104 | 69.8 | 1,245 | 77.8 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 15 | 121 | 92 | 76.0 | 1,137 | 75.8 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 83 | 743 | 565 | 76.0 | 6,569 | 79.1 | 36 | -8 | 0 |
| Avg | 11.9 | 106.1 | 80.7 | 938.4 | 5.1 | -1.1 | 0.0 |
Next Gen Stats: Receiving
Avg. separation at catch and YAC-over-expected isolate route-running and after-the-catch skill from raw target volume.
| Yr | Tm | Tgt | Rec | Yds | TD | Catch | Sep | Cush | YAC+ | Air |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | NO | 64 | 39 | 448 | 1 | 60.9% | 2.00 | 5.1 | +0.38 | 10.2 |
| 2020 | NO | 55 | 40 | 438 | 0 | 72.7% | 2.49 | 5.1 | -0.28 | 9.6 |
| 2019 | NO | 185 | 149 | 1725 | 9 | 80.5% | 2.56 | 5.2 | +0.65 | 8.1 |
| 2018 | NO | 147 | 125 | 1405 | 9 | 85.0% | 2.75 | 4.6 | +0.84 | 7.7 |
| 2017 | NO | 148 | 104 | 1245 | 5 | 70.3% | 2.59 | 5.7 | +0.50 | 9.3 |
| 2016 | NO | 121 | 92 | 1137 | 9 | 76.0% | 2.44 | 4.8 | +0.35 | 8.4 |
Source: NFL Next Gen Stats via nflverse. Regular season only; coverage starts 2016. Color tone reflects percentile rank among qualified players that season.
PFR Advanced: Receiving
YBC/YAC splits, average depth of target, drops, and broken tackles. Passer rating when targeted captures how often the QB throws their way and how well it works.
| Yr | Tm | G | Tgt | Rec | ADoT | YBC/R | YAC/R | BTk/R | Drop % | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | NO | 10 | 64 | 39 | 10.2 | 8.90 | 2.60 | 0.051 | 4.7% | 80.7 |
| 2022 | NO | 3 | 22 | 16 | 10.8 | 9.40 | 1.30 | 0.000 | 4.5% | 134.7 |
| 2020 | NO | 7 | 55 | 40 | 9.6 | 8.90 | 2.10 | 0.025 | 1.8% | 88.3 |
| 2019 | NO | 16 | 185 | 149 | 8.1 | 7.70 | 3.90 | 0.034 | 3.2% | 121.7 |
| 2018 | NO | 16 | 147 | 125 | 7.7 | 7.10 | 4.10 | 0.048 | 2.0% | 124.1 |
Source: Pro Football Reference via nflverse. Regular season only; advanced stats coverage starts 2018.
Availability
5-Year Availability42%
2023 Season59%
Shutdown Seasons3 of 5