I want this guy somewhere in this Draft:

[garyv]

Somewhere in this draft I want this guy as a potential 4th or 5thy Receiver and most importantly his Return skills on Special Teams. I love Darren Sproles and what he brings and if I can't have Sproles than give me Mike Thomas.



Mike Thomas, KR, Arizona
Mike Thomas can thank Darren Sproles for his soaring draft stock. The San Diego Chargers franchised Sproles this off-season, proving that there is a place in the NFL for a 5-foot-6 playmaker. At 5-7, Thomas is the Pac 10's all-time leading receiver. But he has propelled himself into the top half of this draft with his kick return skills – just as Sproles did initially with the Chargers. Thomas averaged 23.5 yards on kickoff returns in his career and 13 yards on punts. "Without it, I wouldn't be in a position I'm in," he said. "It will be key for my success."

 

[Chocolate Lab]

You're not the only one. Bill Jones said he was talking to some coaches at Arizona (Jones is an OU guy and I'm guessing he semi-knows Mike Stoops) and they said even more than his quickness and speed, this guy is tough as nails.

 

[Gaede]

He's one of my favourites in the draft. You'd think the Boys would target him too, cause he adds the return dimension and could be had later in the draft. Doesn't look like it though.

 

[jazzcat22]

There's a BIG difference in a 5-7 RB that can also play ST, as opposed to a 5-7 WR....no thanks....been tried before, roster spots are too valueable.

 

[juck]

I think we get him.Hes a fast Hines Ward.We need speed.

 

[Chocolate Lab]

There's a BIG difference in a 5-7 RB that can also play ST, as opposed to a 5-7 WR....no thanks....been tried before, roster spots are too valueable.

How tall is Wes Welker? Or Steve Smith?

 

[adamknite]

How tall is Wes Welker? Or Steve Smith?

Wes Welker - 5'9" 185
Steve Smith - 5'9" 185

According to NFL.com

Edit: University of Arizona's site and the NFL's combine site has Thomas listed as 5-8 195.

 

[speedkilz88]

Wes Welker - 5'9" 185
Steve Smith - 5'9" 185

According to NFL.com

Edit: University of Arizona's site has Thomas listed as 5-8 195, but college sites are known to exaggerate.

5-8 197 is correct, he was at the combine.

 

[adamknite]

5-8 197 is correct, he was at the combine.

Yeah I just checked the combine site to double check the numbers. The snippit from the article said "5-7" so I wasn't sure.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

he measured in at 5 feet, 7/7"

so he's a shade under 5'8"

 

[MadCow]

I would love this pick for the Cowboys.

 

[YosemiteSam]

Wes Welker - 5'9" 185
Steve Smith - 5'9" 185

According to NFL.com

Edit: University of Arizona's site and the NFL's combine site has Thomas listed as 5-8 195.

Sounds like Umpa Lumpas to me.

 

[Doomsday101]

Sounds like Umpa Lumpas to me.

I saw that guy play in college man he was great. He would do a cool little funky dance after scoring

 

[cowboyjoe]

I saw that guy play in college man he was great. He would do a cool little funky dance after scoring

if we can get mike thomas or johnny knox in the draft, id be happy

 

[reddyuta]

i think he is very strong and has adequate weight too and he will a great return man for us.

 

[CF74]

Spend a 5th or 6th on him, woohooo...

 

[marchetta]

I think we get him.Hes a fast Hines Ward.We need speed.

He runs precise routes and has good quickness. However, I read a couple of reports that, despite his combine speed of ~4.4, he plays slower than that. Prior to the combine, a couple of analyst said that he won't threaten a defense vertically, and then he goes out and rips a fast time at the combine. I thought the analyst must be wrong until I read that he plays slower than his timed speed. I've never seen him play so take it with a grain of salt.