Daniel
Thomas.
Daniel
Thomas.
Kansas State· 6'0"· 230 lb· 4.62s 40
Daniel Thomas fits best in a power run game, emphasizing inside zone and gap concepts, where his size and strength can be leveraged for downhill running.
Year 1 contributor in a committee for short yardage and goal-line situations, with the ceiling to be a primary early-down back in a power scheme.
A spread RPO system that prioritizes quick cuts and outside zone reads would diminish his effectiveness and fail to utilize his primary strengths.
A powerful, downhill runner who excels in between-the-tackles situations, best suited for schemes that embrace a physical, ground-and-pound approach.
Selected #62 overall in Round 2 of the 2011 NFL Draft by Miami Dolphins out of Kansas State.
Relative Athletic Score (Kent Lee Platte) benchmarks combine/pro-day numbers against every measured prospect at the position since 1987. 10.00 is elite; 5.00 is average.
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| Yr | Team | G | Att | Yds | TD | Rec | RecYds |
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| 2009 | Kansas State | 12 | 247 | 1265 | 11 | 25 | 257 |
| 2010 | Kansas State | 13 | 298 | 1585 | 19 | 27 | 171 |
| Career | — | 25 | 545 | 2850 | 30 | 52 | 428 |
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Everything above is the pre-draft evaluation. This section is what actually happened — updated year over year.
Daniel Thomas played four seasons for the Miami Dolphins as a running back. He was primarily a backup, rushing for 1,480 yards and 9 touchdowns in his career.