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Eric Thomas is a former cornerback out of Tulane; Pasadena College, selected by the Cincinnati Bengals with the 49th overall pick (round 2) in the 1987 NFL Draft. He played 111 regular-season games from 1987 to 1995. He was named to 1 Pro Bowl.
Draft Details
Year
Round
Round 2
Pick
49th overall
Team
Position
College
Eric Thomas Career Stats
- 1× Pro Bowl selection.
- Primary starter for 5 seasons.
- Ranks 9th in the 1987 draft class in interceptions (17).
Career Totals
| Games | Sacks | Def INT |
|---|---|---|
| 111 | 3 | 17 |
Career span: 1987–1995.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
Draft Class Context
Eric Thomas was the 3rd of 5 CBs selected in the 1987 draft. The 49th overall pick has been used 60 times in draft history. Its most productive selection was DeSean Jackson in 2008, who played 188 games. Career statistics for him are not currently held in this database; coverage is thinner for earlier draft classes.
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