Mike Thomas
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Receiving Stats (WR / TE)
| Year | Team | Games | Rec | Targets | Rec Yds | TDs | YAC | 1st Downs | Fumbles | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | DET | 7 | 5 | 13 | 28 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 15 |
| 2012 | JAX | 7 | 13 | 27 | 80 | 0 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 8 |
| 2011 | JAX | 15 | 44 | 91 | 415 | 1 | 197 | 20 | 1 | 47 |
| 2010 | JAX | 16 | 66 | 101 | 820 | 4 | 304 | 39 | 0 | 123 |
| 2009 | JAX | 14 | 48 | 62 | 453 | 1 | 205 | 28 | 0 | 60 |
Career Summary
Mike Thomas was an Arizona receiver and return specialist who played in the NFL.
The DeSoto, Texas native became Jacksonville's fourth-round pick in 2009 after a record-setting Wildcats career.
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Early Life
Thomas grew up in DeSoto, Texas.
Arizona lists DeSoto as his hometown and records his June 4, 1987 birth in Bossier, Louisiana.
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High School
Thomas attended DeSoto High School in Texas.
He earned all-district recognition as a receiver and return specialist, was a Texas Top 100 prospect, and lettered in football, track and basketball.
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College Career
Thomas finished as the Pac-10's career receptions leader at Arizona.
He totaled 259 catches for 3,231 yards and 23 receiving touchdowns across 48 games. His 2007 season produced 83 receptions, 1,038 yards and 11 touchdowns.
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Path to the NFL
Jacksonville selected Thomas in the fourth round of the 2009 NFL Draft.
The Jaguars used the 107th overall selection on the Arizona receiver.
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NFL Career
Thomas recorded 176 receptions for 1,796 yards and seven touchdowns in the NFL.
His NFL statistics span Jacksonville and Detroit, and include 61 total games. He also returned 29 kickoffs for 690 yards.
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Career Accomplishments
Thomas set Jacksonville rookie receiving records in 2009.
His 48 receptions in 14 games were a franchise rookie record, and his 453 receiving yards were also the most by a Jaguars rookie wide receiver.
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Playing Style
Thomas combined receiving and return skills with competitiveness in contested situations.
The Jaguars cited his ability to make difficult catches in critical moments, while Arizona used him as a receiver, punt returner and kickoff returner.
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Legacy
Thomas's 2010 Hail Mary reception became a memorable Jaguars finish.
Arizona recounted the deflected last-second catch that delivered Jacksonville's 31-24 win over Houston.
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22486, 00-0027076, 1987-06-04, Mike Thomas, Michael, Thomas
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