Thayer Thomas

Thayer Thomas (born May 20, 1998) is an American football wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at North Carolina State.

Thayer Thomas
Minnesota Vikings
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1998-05-20) May 20, 1998
Wake Forest, North Carolina
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:197 lb (89 kg)
Career information
High school:Heritage High School
College:North Carolina State
Undrafted:2023
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Player stats at NFL.com

Early life

Thomas grew up in Wake Forest, North Carolina and attended Heritage High School. In his high school career, he racked in 74 receptions for 965 yards and 7 touchdowns.[1] Thomas decided to walk on to North Carolina State.[2]

College career

Thomas started as a walk-on for the Wolfpack redshirting the 2017 season. He earned a scholarship in 2018.[3][4] Thomas would go on to play five years for the Wolfpack, recording 215 receptions for 2,484 yards, and 24 touchdowns. He also added 681 return yards and a return touchdown. He would also have a slight impact as a passer going 7 for 14 for 194 yards and four touchdowns.[5] In 2020 he was named Third team All-ACC as a returner after returning 10 punts for 100 yards.[6][7] His best season occurred during the 2021 season where he brought in 51 passes for 596 yards and 8 touchdowns.[8] He also had a good season in 2022 in which he hauled in 57 receptions for 642 yards and 4 touchdowns.[9]

During his time at NC State he set multiple records for the Wolfpack finishing 2nd all time in receptions, 2nd all time in receiving touchdowns, and 5th all time in receiving yards.[10]

Professional career

After not being selected in the 2023 NFL Draft, Thomas signed with the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent.[11][12]

References
  1. "Thayer Thomas". NC State Athletics. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
  2. "Thayer Thomas, NC State, Wide Receiver". 247Sports. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
  3. "Walk-on Thayer Thomas earns scholarship". Rivals.com. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
  4. "Thayer Thomas awarded NC State football scholarship". 247Sports. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
  5. "Thayer Thomas". Sports Reference. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
  6. "Tigers, Irish Lead All-ACC Football Team". Atlantic Coast Conference. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
  7. "2020 North Carolina State Wolfpack Stats". Sports Reference. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
  8. "2021 North Carolina State Wolfpack Stats". Sports Reference. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
  9. "2022 North Carolina State Wolfpack Stats". Sports Reference. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
  10. "North Carolina State Wolfpack Receiving". Sports Reference. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
  11. "Vikings' Thayer Thomas: Headed to Minnesota". CBS Sports. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
  12. "Vikings Agree to Terms with 15 Undrafted Free Agents". Minnesota Vikings. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
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