David Thomas
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Receiving Stats (WR / TE)
| Year | Team | Games | Rec | Targets | Rec Yds | TDs | YAC | 1st Downs | Fumbles | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | NO | 7 | 11 | 17 | 86 | 4 | 43 | 6 | 0 | 33 |
| 2011 | NO | 5 | 5 | 9 | 16 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 | NO | 12 | 30 | 46 | 219 | 2 | 132 | 11 | 0 | 34 |
| 2009 | NO | 12 | 35 | 49 | 356 | 1 | 191 | 18 | 0 | 42 |
| 2008 | NE | 6 | 9 | 9 | 93 | 0 | 44 | 5 | 0 | 9 |
| 2007 | NE | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | NE | 5 | 11 | 11 | 159 | 1 | 95 | 5 | 0 | 22 |
Career Summary
David Thomas is a former NFL tight end from Plainview, Texas, who played college football at Texas. NFL statistics credit him with 80 games, 102 receptions, 938 yards and eight touchdowns in seven seasons.
David Thomas is a former NFL tight end from Plainview, Texas, who played college football at Texas. NFL statistics credit him with 80 games, 102 receptions, 938 yards and eight touchdowns in seven seasons.
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Early Life
John David Thomas was born in Plainview, Texas. A Saints biography identifies him as a native of Plainview and notes that he attended Frenship High School in Wolfforth, Texas.
John David Thomas was born in Plainview, Texas. A Saints biography identifies him as a native of Plainview and notes that he attended Frenship High School in Wolfforth, Texas.
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High School
Thomas attended Frenship High School, where he was a three-year starter. The Saints biography credits him with 63 receptions for 1,130 yards and 15 touchdowns as a senior, plus six rushing touchdowns.
Thomas attended Frenship High School, where he was a three-year starter. The Saints biography credits him with 63 receptions for 1,130 yards and 15 touchdowns as a senior, plus six rushing touchdowns.
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College Career
Thomas played at the University of Texas, where he majored in kinesiology. Saints materials identify him as a University of Texas graduate and note that he was a three-time member of the athletics director’s honor roll.
Thomas played at the University of Texas, where he majored in kinesiology. Saints materials identify him as a University of Texas graduate and note that he was a three-time member of the athletics director’s honor roll.
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Path to the NFL
New England selected Thomas in the third round, 86th overall, of the 2006 NFL Draft. The Patriots’ draft board listed him as a 6-foot-3 tight end from Texas.
New England selected Thomas in the third round, 86th overall, of the 2006 NFL Draft. The Patriots’ draft board listed him as a 6-foot-3 tight end from Texas.
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NFL Career
Thomas played for New England from 2006 through 2008 before New Orleans acquired him in a 2009 trade. His NFL career ended with 80 games, 102 receptions, 938 yards and eight touchdowns; he spent four seasons with the Saints.
Thomas played for New England from 2006 through 2008 before New Orleans acquired him in a 2009 trade. His NFL career ended with 80 games, 102 receptions, 938 yards and eight touchdowns; he spent four seasons with the Saints.
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Career Accomplishments
Thomas posted his top receiving yardage season in 2009 with 35 catches for 356 yards and a touchdown in 15 games. He started two of New Orleans’ three postseason games and had four postseason catches during the club’s Super Bowl XLIV run.
Thomas posted his top receiving yardage season in 2009 with 35 catches for 356 yards and a touchdown in 15 games. He started two of New Orleans’ three postseason games and had four postseason catches during the club’s Super Bowl XLIV run.
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Playing Style
The Saints described Thomas as valuable both as a receiving tight end and for his versatility at fullback. Their 2013 release also credited him with dependability, intelligence, work ethic and a physical tone on the field.
The Saints described Thomas as valuable both as a receiving tight end and for his versatility at fullback. Their 2013 release also credited him with dependability, intelligence, work ethic and a physical tone on the field.
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Legacy
Thomas contributed to New Orleans’ Super Bowl XLIV championship season after arriving in a 2009 trade. His Saints tenure produced 81 receptions, 677 yards and seven touchdowns in 48 games.
Thomas contributed to New Orleans’ Super Bowl XLIV championship season after arriving in a 2009 trade. His Saints tenure produced 81 receptions, 677 yards and seven touchdowns in 48 games.
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Post-Career
The reviewed official football sources document Thomas through the Saints ending his contract in February 2013, but do not provide enough verified information about his subsequent activities.
The reviewed official football sources document Thomas through the Saints ending his contract in February 2013, but do not provide enough verified information about his subsequent activities.
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