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Michael 
Thomas

WR
#13
|
NO Saints
6'3"
212lbs
33y/o
Michael Thomas headshot
Overall Grade '23
67.4
59th/85 - WRs
Receiving Yards '23
448
69th/85 - WRs
Touchdowns '23
1
74th/85 - WRs
Yds / Reception '23
11.5
54th/85 - WRs
Michael Thomas headshot
Michael
Thomas
WR
#13
|
NO Saints
BIO
GRADES
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Summary Bio

Last updated: 2/25/2026
Michael Thomas was a wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints who earned a 67.4 overall PFF grade in the 2023 season, 59th among 85 qualified wide receivers. His PFF receiving grade of 67.8 ranked 61st among 85 qualified wide receivers.
He hauled in 39 receptions on 63 targets for 448 receiving yards and 1 touchdowns. Thomas averaged 11.5 yards per reception on the season.
He generated 106 yards after the catch, demonstrating his ability to create with the ball in his hands. He was charged with 1 drops on the year. His average depth of target was 10.7 yards, reflecting his role in the passing attack.

Career

Teams
Year
New Orleans Saints
2016 - 2023
Ohio State Buckeyes
2014

Honors

Honor
Year
PFF101
2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Pro Bowl selection
2017, 2018, 2019
AP first-team All-Pro
2018, 2019
PFF first-team All-Pro
2018, 2019
Don Hutson Award
2019
OPOY
2019
RecYL
2019
PFF second-team All-Pro
2017
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PFF Grades

2023
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
OVERALL GRADE
67.4
AVG
59th/85 WRs
RECEIVING GRADE
67.8
AVG
61st/85 WRs
RUSHING GRADE
N/S
AVG
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Season Stats

2023
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
TARGETS
63
63rd/85 WRs
RECEPTIONS
39
62nd/85 WRs
RECEIVING YDS
448
69th/85 WRs
RECEIVING TDS
1
74th/85 WRs

Receiving

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Rank
78
th
Pass Snaps
333
63
rd
Targets
63
77
th
Routes Run
324
62
nd
Receptions
39
69
th
Receiving Yards
448
74
th
Receiving Touchdowns
1
3
rd
Drops
1
54
th
Yards Per Reception
11.5
75
th
Yards After Catch per Reception
2.7
66
th
Passer Rating When Targeted
82
51
st
Average Depth of Target
10.7

Rushing

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Rank
-
Run Snaps
0
-
Carries
0
-
Rushing Yards
0
-
Rushing Touchdowns
0
-
Yards per Attempt
0
-
Forced Missed Tackles
0
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