Lamaar Thomas
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Receiving Stats (WR / TE)
| Year | Team | Games | Rec | Targets | Rec Yds | TDs | YAC | 1st Downs | Fumbles | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | JAX | 2 | 2 | 3 | 31 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
Career Summary
Lamaar Thomas was a wide receiver and return specialist who began at Ohio State, transferred to New Mexico and reached Jacksonville’s active roster as a rookie in 2013. He also competed in track at both Ohio State and New Mexico.
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Early Life
Thomas was born April 23, 1990, in Washington, D.C. He attended Friendly High School in Fort Washington, Maryland.
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High School
At Friendly High School, Thomas earned all-state honors and totaled 1,690 all-purpose yards as a senior. He finished with 2,623 career rushing yards and 20 touchdowns, plus 1,209 receiving yards and nine scores. He also won Maryland state titles in the 55 and 100 meters.
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College Career
Thomas appeared in 23 games for Ohio State as a receiver and kickoff returner before transferring to New Mexico. He played 39 games with 10 starts for the Lobos from 2011 through 2012. As a senior in New Mexico’s triple-option offense, he led the team with 15 receptions for 165 yards and a touchdown while rushing for 220 yards on 31 carries.
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Path to the NFL
Denver signed Thomas as an undrafted rookie in 2013, and he spent the preseason with the Broncos. Jacksonville signed him to its practice squad on October 1.
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NFL Career
Jacksonville promoted Thomas from its practice squad to the active roster on December 19, 2013. The Jaguars listed him at 6-foot and 185 pounds and assigned him jersey number 81.
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Career Accomplishments
Thomas was Ohio State’s primary kickoff returner in both 2008 and 2009. He also contributed to the Buckeyes’ 2009 Big Ten 4x100-meter relay championship and placed fourth in the conference 100 meters.
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Playing Style
New Mexico described Thomas as a multi-dimensional receiver and hybrid athlete who could help in the return game. His profile combined a 4.38-second electronically timed 40-yard dash with elite sprinting credentials and experience as a runner, receiver and returner.
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Post-Career
After his playing career, Thomas became an assistant wide receivers coach at Catholic University of America. The school’s coaching biography notes that he graduated from New Mexico in 2013 after transferring from Ohio State.
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23920, 00-0029856, 1990-04-23, Lamaar Thomas, Lamaar, Thomas
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