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mike thomas
Wide Receiver
Arizona 4th Year
Ht: 5-8 Wt: 198
Born: 6/4/2012 Desoto, Texas
Draft: ‘09, R4 (107)-Jac Acquired: ’12 T-Jac
Complete biographical information available on Detroitlions.com.
TRANSACTIONS
¾ acquired via trade from the Jacksonville Jaguars on 11/1/2012.
¾ Drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the fourth round (107th) overall
of the 2009 Nfl Draft.
PRO
acquired by the lions via a trade with the Jacksonville Jaguars. fourth-year
Wr who led the Jaguars in receptions in each of the last two seasons and
also sees action as a return specialist. Career totals include 158 receptions
for 1,688 yards (10.7 avg.) and six TDs, along with 67 punt returns for 8.4yard
average and one TD, 26 kickoff returns for 24.8-yard average, and 27
rushes for 211 yards (7.8).
¾ Has posted five or more receptions in 13 career games.
¾ one of only three players in Jaguars history to make 66 or more receptions
in a season (66, 2010, joining Jimmy smith and Keenan McCardell.
¾ set a franchise record in Jacksonville for a rookie with 48 receptions and
his 453 receiving yards were the most by a rookie Wr in team history.
2012:
¾ recovered an onside kick in his first action as lion in the team’s 31-14
win over the Jaguars in Week 9 (11/4).
¾ Caught 2 passes for 17 yards and his first touchdown as a lion in Week
12 vs. Houston on Thanksgiving Day (11/22).
¾ Carried the ball twice on two reverse plays for 25 yards in Week 14
at Green Bay (12/9).
¾ Carried the ball once for five yards in Week 15 at arizona (12/16).
2011: started a career-high 13 games with Jacksonville and led the team
with 44 receptions, marking the second straight season he led the team
in catches. also ranked second on the team with 415 receiving yards
with one touchdown, and returned 19 punts for a 4.6-yard average with
a long of 28 yards.
¾ Tied his career-high with eight receptions for 55 yards in the season
opener, including a 26-yard catch in the fourth quarter vs. Tennessee
(9/11).
¾ Posted a team-high four receptions for 55 yards at Carolina (9/25).
¾ recorded a team-high four receptions for 73 yards vs. No (10/2, including
a 47-yard catch that was the second longest of his career.
¾ finished the season with three receptions for 26 yards vs. Tennessee
(12/24).
COLLEGE
four-year starter at arizona, playing in 48 games with 39 starts. Career
totals included 259 receptions for 3,231 yards (12.5 avg.) and 23 TDs.
¾ set school and PaC-10 record in receptions, topping the previous mark
of 258 by arizona state’s Derek Hagan (2002-05).
¾ ranked third in school history with 23 career TDs and fourth with
4,891 all-purpose yards.
¾ Caught at least one pass in 47 of 48 games played.
¾ Named PaC-10 freshman of the year his first season.
¾ Majored in communications.
PERSONAL
Three-sport standout at Desoto High school (Tx.). earned 2004 all-
District7-5a honors as both receiver and return specialist.
¾ Had 333 rushing yards on 26 carries as a senior and 15 receptions for
205 yards in a run-oriented offense.
¾ Competed in the U.s. army all-america Bowl at san antonio, a game
that featured the top 78 national players.
¾ supported and attended team sponsored events including Jaguars
sponsor’s Gold Tournament and Draft Day fan fest.
¾ Participated both financially and in person by taking 60 area children
on Christmas shopping spree at Toys’r-Us.
¾ Born in Bossier, la.
¾ returned to arizona in 2011 to continue working toward his degree.
THOMAS’ SINGLE-GAME BESTS
receptions: ............................................................................................ 8 (three times) last vs. Ten (9/11/11)
receiving yards: .............................................................................................................. 149 vs. Hou (11/14/10)
long reception:................................................................................................................50t vs. Hou (11/14/10)
receiving Touchdowns:..............................................................................1 (six times) last at Car (9/25/11)
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THOMAS’ CAREER STATISTICS
RECEIVING
Year Tm G S Rec Yds Avg Lg TD Att Yds Avg Lg TD
2009 Jax 14 4 48 453 9.4 28 1 12 86 7.2 22 0
2010 Jax 16 11 66 820 12.4 50t 4 12 114 9.5 33 0
2011 Jax 15 13 44 415 9.4 47 1 3 11 3.7 12 0
2012 Jax/Det 14 4 16 96 6.0 12 1 6 49 8.2 22 0
Totals 59 32 174 1784 10.3 50t 7 33 260 7.9 33 0
2012 (Det)
2012 RECEIVING RUSHING
Date Opp G S Rec Yds Avg Lg TD Att Yds Avg Lg TD TotY
9/9 at Min 1 0 0 0 0.0 - 0 1 -1 -1.0 -1 0 -1
9/16 HoU 1 0 1 12 12.0 12 0 0 0 -- - 0 12
9/23 at ind 1 0 1 8 8.0 8 0 0 0 -- - 0 8
9/30 CiN 1 1 1 9 9.0 9 0 0 0 -- - 0 9
10/14 CHi 1 1 4 15 3.8 5 0 0 0 -- - 0 15
10/22 at oak 1 0 2 17 8.5 11 0 0 0 -- - 0 17
10/28 at GB 1 1 4 19 4.8 12 0 0 0 -- - 0 19
11/4 at Jac 1 0 0 0 0.0 - 0 0 0 -- - 0 0
11/11 at Min 1 0 0 0 0.0 - 0 0 0 -- - 0 0
11/18 GB 1 0 0 0 0.0 - 0 1 6 6.0 6 0 6
11/22 HoU 1 1 2 17 8.5 12 1 1 14 14.0 14 0 31
12/2 iND 1 0 1 -1 -1.0 -1 0 0 0 -- - 0 -1
12/9 at GB 1 0 0 0 0.0 - 0 2 25 12.5 22 0 25
12/16 at ari 1 0 0 0 0.0 - 0 1 5 5.0 5 0 5
12/22 aTl
12/30 CHi
Totals 14 4 16 96 6.0 12 1 6 49 8.2 22 0 145