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Across the Shield: Michael Thomas Shines in Rookie Debut, Terrelle Pryor Mosses the Eagles & Mike Nugent Hits a Game Winner

Once a Buckeye, always a Buckeye. Across the Shield follows those who once wore Scarlet and Gray on their journeys through the NFL.

Can't Guard Mike

Michael Thomas had perhaps the most impressive NFL debut of all the former Buckeyes. Thomas made his first career start in his debut and caught literally everything thrown his way.

Michael Thomas seems to be finding his footing. That's his third reception now for 43 yards. He's caught every ball thrown his way. 14.9 per

— Lyons Yellin WWL-TV (@LyonsYellin) September 11, 2016

His injury status was in question entering the weekend, as he had an injured ankle, but Thomas finished the game with six targets and six catches for 58 yards with a key fumble recovery.