Michael Thomas

Michael Thomas is an American football wide receiver who plays for the NFL side, New Orleans Saints. He ringed his NFL debut in 2016 after being picked in the NFL draft.

Michael’s Bio & Family

The 27-years-of-age football player was born as Michael William Thomas Jr. on March 3, 1993, in Los Angeles, California, the United States. He is the son of his father, Michael Thomas Sr.

Speaking about his education, Michael attended Taft High School in Woodland Hills, California, where he also commenced his amateur football career. Eventually, he enrolled at Ohio State University and played college football for three years. Michael also went to Fork Union Military Academy to study for a year after his high school graduation. The player holds African-American ethnicity and his birth sign is Pisces.

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Career & Net Worth

Michael was picked by the NFL side, New Orleans Saints in the 2016 NFL Draft. Immediately, he penned a four-year, $5.11 million contract with the Saints on May 9, 2016. The deal included $2.60 million guaranteed and a signing bonus of $1.92 million.

He debuted in the Saints’ season opener against the Oakland Raiders. During his rookie season, Michael set franchise records for a rookie in receptions, receiving yards, and touchdowns. Besides, he led the league in receptions in both the 2018 and 2019 seasons, while also leading the league in yardage in the 2019 season.