The New Orleans Saints drafted former Ohio State wide receiver Michael Thomas with the 47th overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft. So far, they've seen quite the return on their second-round investment.
Thomas immediately established a report with veteran quarterback Drew Brees. He made several circus catches throughout training camp and the preseason. Still, supplanting longtime Saints X-receiver Marques Colston would be a tall task for any rookie.
Yet, it appears Thomas has done just that. The Saints listed him as a starting wide receiver opposite of Brandin Cooks, the former Oregon State receiver the Saints selected in the first round of the 2014 draft, ahead of Sunday's game against the Oakland Raiders.