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Saints 2016 Year in Review: Michael Thomas

92 / 1,137 / 9.

Welcome to the Bigs, young man.

The New Orleans Saints second round pick (47th overall) in the 2016 NFL Draft turned out to be quite a catch (pun intended). Michael Thomas came out of Ohio State after 3 seasons, having accrued 1,602 yards on on 113 receptions for 18 TDs in 39 games.

As a pro, he fell short of that college career total by just 21 receptions, 465 yards, and 9 TDs.

In 24 fewer games.

It’s safe to say @cantguardmike is special. Among rookie WRs, Thomas was #1 in receptions (by 27), #1 in yards (by 454), and #1 in TD receptions.