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Mike Thomas is a former running back out of UNLV; Oklahoma, selected by the Washington Commanders with the 108th overall pick (round 5) in the 1975 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the Washington Redskins and San Diego Chargers.
Draft Details
Year
Round
Round 5
Pick
108th overall
Position
College
Mike Thomas Career Stats
- NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year (1975)
- Pro Bowl (1976)
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (1975)
- 2× First-team Little All-American (1973, 1974)
Career Totals
| Rushing attempts | Rushing yards | Rushing touchdowns | Receptions | Receiving yards | Receiving touchdowns |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,087 | 4,196 | 19 | 192 | 2,011 | 11 |
Career History
- Washington Redskins (1975–1978)
- San Diego Chargers (1979–1980)
Born: Greenville, Texas, U.S. · Height: 5-11
NFL Combine Results
Height
5-8
Weight
195 lbs
40-Yard Dash
4.30s
Vertical Jump
40.5"
Broad Jump
126"
3-Cone Drill
6.65s
Shuttle
4.28s
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| Rd | Pick | Team | Player | Pos | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |  ATL |
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QB |  California |
| 1 | 2 |  DAL |
 Randy White |
DT |  Maryland |
| 1 | 3 |  BAL |
 Ken Huff |
G |  North Carolina |
| 1 | 4 |  CHI |
 Walter Payton |
RB | Jackson State University |
| 1 | 5 |  CLE |
 Mack Mitchell |
DE |  Houston |
| 1 | 6 |  HOU |
 Robert Brazile |
OLB | Jackson State University |
| 1 | 7 |  NO |
 Larry Burton |
WR |  Purdue |
| 1 | 8 |  LAC |
 Gary Johnson |
DT |  Grambling State |
| 1 | 9 |  LA |
 Mike Fanning |
DT |  Notre Dame |
| 1 | 10 |  SF |
 Jimmy Webb |
DT |  Mississippi State |
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