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182
Games
12,074
Rush Yards
65
Rush TD
472
Receptions
4,458
Rec Yards
23
Rec TD
Draft Details
Thurman Thomas Career Stats
- Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
- 5× Pro Bowl selection, 2× first-team All-Pro.
- Primary starter for 10 seasons.
- Ranks 1st in the 1988 draft class in rushing yards (12,074).
- Best statistical season: 2000 with MIA (112 rushing yards).
Career Totals
| Games | Rush Yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 182 | 12,074 | 65 | 472 | 4,458 | 23 |
Rushing
| Season | Team | G | Car | Rush Yds | Rush TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | BUF | 4 | 36 | 152 | 0 |
| 2000 | MIA | 8 | 21 | 112 | 0 |
| Since 1999 | 12 | 57 | 264 | 0 |
Receiving
| Season | Team | G | Tgt | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | BUF | 4 | 5 | 3 | 37 | 1 |
| 2000 | MIA | 8 | 21 | 13 | 91 | 1 |
| Since 1999 | 12 | 26 | 16 | 128 | 2 |
G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.
Season-by-season detail is available from 1999 on; career totals above cover the full career.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
Thurman Thomas is a former running back out of Oklahoma State, selected by the Buffalo Bills with the 40th overall pick (round 2) in the 1988 NFL Draft. He played 182 regular-season games from 1988 to 2000. From 1999 on, he played for the Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins. He was named to 5 Pro Bowls and is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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