Bryan Thomas

New York Jets 22nd pick

OLB · UAB · 2002–2012

157

Games

329

Solo Tackles

33.5

Sacks

Bryan Thomas is a former outside linebacker out of UAB, selected by the New York Jets with the 22nd overall pick (round 1) in the 2002 NFL Draft. He played 157 regular-season games from 2002 to 2012, with the New York Jets.

Draft Details

Year

2002

Round

Round 1

Pick

22nd overall

Team

New York Jets

Position

OLB

College

UAB

Bryan Thomas Career Stats

Primary starter for 7 seasons.
Ranks 7th in the 2002 draft class in sacks (33.5).

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	TFL	Sacks	QB Hits	PD	FF
2002	NYJ	5	4	4	0	0.5	1	0	0
2003	NYJ	14	14	16	0	1	0	2	0
2004	NYJ	12	19	15	0	1.5	0	1	0
2005	NYJ	13	15	12	0	4	0	2	0
2006	NYJ	16	40	19	0	8.5	11	0	1
2007	NYJ	15	22	8	0	2.5	4	1	1
2008	NYJ	16	31	18	0	5.5	6	1	2
2009	NYJ	16	22	12	0	2	7	1	1
2010	NYJ	15	21	9	0	6.5	5	1	1
2011	NYJ	4	10	4	0	0	1	1	0
2012	NYJ	8	18	6	7	2.5	4	1	0
Career		134	216	123	7	34.5	39	11	6

G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.

Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026

NFL Combine Results

Height

6-4

Weight

266 lbs

40-Yard Dash

4.47s

Bench Press

33 reps

Vertical Jump

34.5"

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