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266. Henry Thomas

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266. Henry Thomas

Vastly underappreciated throughout his 14-year career in the NFL, Henry Thomas is best known for the first half of his career with the Minnesota Vikings, the team that drafted him in 1987.

Thomas was an All-Rookie at Defensive Tackle, and was equally adept at stopping the run as well as rushing the passer.  Thomas was the league leader in Forced Fumbles (4) in 1988 and had back-to-back Pro Bowls in 1991 & 1992 with a Second Team All-Pro in 1993.

Thomas signed with Detroit in 1995 where he had his first double-digit year in Sacks (10.5).  After another year in Detroit, Thomas closed his career with four seasons in New England.  Statistically, Thomas compiled 1,006 Tackles and 93.5 Sacks, a numerical showcase of his versatility and balanced defensive skills.

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Houston, Texas, U.S.A.
  • Eligible Since: Sunday, 01 January 2006
  • Position: Defensive Tackle, Nose Tackle
  • Games Played: 213
  • Notable Statistics:

    204 Games Started
    4 Interceptions
    47 Interception Return Yards
    1 Interception Return Touchdown
    19 Forced Fumbles
    14 Fumble Recoveries
    39 Fumble Recovery Yards
    2 Interception Return Touchdowns
    93.5 Quarterback Sacks
    1,056 Combined Tackles
    269 Solo Tackles*
    138 Assisted Tackles*
    14 Tackles for Loss**
    113 Approximate Value

    13 Playoff Games
    2 Fumble Recoveries
    0 Fumble Recovery Yards
    3.0 Quarterback Sacks
    15 Combined Tackles
    14 Solo Tackles*
    1 Assisted Tackle*

    *Solo Tackles and Combined Tackles became an official statistic in 1994
    **Tackles for Loss became an official statistic in 1999.
  • Played For: Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots
  • College: LSU
  • Drafted: 3rd Round, 72nd Overall in 1987
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    Super Bowl Rings (None)
    Second Team All-Pro (1997)
    Pro Bowl (1991 & 1992)
    All-Rookie (1987)
    Most Forced Fumbles (1) (1988)

     
  • Other Points of Note:

    Top Ten Finishes: Forced Fumbles (2) (1988 & 1989)
  • Notable All Time Rankings:

    82. Quarterback Sacks: 93.5
    86. Forced Fumbles: 1,006
  • Years Nominated for the Hall of Fame: None

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