Daniel Thomas (American football)
Encyclopedia
Daniel Thomas is a running back
for the Miami Dolphins
of the National Football League
. He played college football for the Kansas State Wildcats football
team.
to a division championship. Thomas accounted for 618 yards and six touchdowns in 2007 on 103 carries and also threw for 450 yards and two scores. Thomas capped off his junior college career by becoming a JUCO All-American.
Unable to qualify academically for Kansas State in July 2008, Thomas spent the 2008 season at Butler County Community College
and Manhattan Christian College
in order to meet academic requirements.
and the number 35 junior college prospect in the nation. He was also a three-star prospect by Scout.com
. He was rated as the No. 8 JUCO prospect in the state of Mississippi
by the Sun Herald
.
Thomas was voted the 2009 Big 12 Newcomer of the Year and was named to the All-Big 12 First Team. Thomas gave the Wildcats their third straight Offensive Newcomer of the Year award winner and league-leading fourth overall. Brandon Banks
and Deon Murphy
were honored in 2008 and 2007, respectively, joining K-State’s first honoree, Michael Bishop in 1997.
Thomas rushed for 1,265 yards on 247 carries, averaging 5.1 yards and 11 touchdowns.
At the close of his career, Thomas ranks second in school history in career rushing yards, single season rushing yards, number three in carries in a career, number four in rushing touchdowns, number two in single season rushing touchdowns, number six in single season all-purpose yards, number five in all-time all-purpose yards.
*FBS totals only
by the Miami Dolphins
.
On July 29, 2011, he signed a 4-year contract. Thomas found early success in the NFL, rushing for 107 yards in Week 2 and 95 yards with a touchdown in Week 3. He injured his hamstring and was not able to play again until Week 6.
Running back
A running back is a gridiron football position, who is typically lined up in the offensive backfield. The primary roles of a running back are to receive handoffs from the quarterback for a rushing play, to catch passes from out of the backfield, and to block.There are usually one or two running...
for the Miami Dolphins
Miami Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins are a Professional football team based in the Miami metropolitan area in Florida. The team is part of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
of the National Football League
National Football League
The National Football League is the highest level of professional American football in the United States, and is considered the top professional American football league in the world. It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing...
. He played college football for the Kansas State Wildcats football
Kansas State Wildcats football
The Kansas State Wildcats football program is the intercollegiate football program of the Kansas State University Wildcats. The program is classified in the NCAA's Division I Bowl Subdivision, and the team competes in the Big 12 Conference...
team.
High school
Thomas rushed only 103 times for 1,100 yards and 11 touchdowns at quarterback as a senior at Hilliard Middle-Senior High School in Hilliard, FL. He threw for 936 yards and added 11 touchdowns. He also chipped in 57 tackles and one interception as a senior safety. He earned all-state honors as both a quarterback and linebacker. As a Junior, Thomas rushed for 178 yards and a touchdown and also had 34 receptions for 596 yards and four touchdowns primarily playing WR on a team that also featured Ralph Bolden who was an All-Big 10 performer at RB for Purdue in 2009. Thomas was also a stand-out basketball player in High School, earning All-Nassau county honors while averaging 17.3 points and 6.2 rebounds per game.Junior College
Thomas rushed for over 500 yards and seven touchdowns as a freshman and helped lead Northwest Mississippi CCNorthwest Mississippi Community College
Northwest Mississippi Community College is a two-year public community college located in Senatobia, Mississippi, USA and has been in existence since 1928. As of August 2008, Northwest's enrollment exceeds 7,100 students. There are approximately 3,000 students on the Senatobia campus—1,100 of which...
to a division championship. Thomas accounted for 618 yards and six touchdowns in 2007 on 103 carries and also threw for 450 yards and two scores. Thomas capped off his junior college career by becoming a JUCO All-American.
Unable to qualify academically for Kansas State in July 2008, Thomas spent the 2008 season at Butler County Community College
Butler County Community College
Butler County Community College is the name of two community colleges in the United States:*Butler County Community College . Butler County Community College, based in El Dorado, Kansas, has changed its name to Butler Community College....
and Manhattan Christian College
Manhattan Christian College
Manhattan Christian College is an institution of higher learning located in Manhattan, Kansas, USA. Manhattan Christian College was founded in 1927 as Christian Workers University. The name was changed to Manhattan Bible College in 1930...
in order to meet academic requirements.
Kansas State
Thomas came to Kansas State as a four-star prospect by Rivals.comRivals.com
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and the number 35 junior college prospect in the nation. He was also a three-star prospect by Scout.com
Scout.com
Scout.com is an integrated sports publishing company that produces both an Internet and print product. Scout has more than 2.1 million visitors...
. He was rated as the No. 8 JUCO prospect in the state of Mississippi
Mississippi
Mississippi is a U.S. state located in the Southern United States. Jackson is the state capital and largest city. The name of the state derives from the Mississippi River, which flows along its western boundary, whose name comes from the Ojibwe word misi-ziibi...
by the Sun Herald
The Sun Herald
The Sun Herald is a U.S. newspaper based in Biloxi, Mississippi, that serves readers along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. It is owned by The McClatchy Company, one of the largest newspaper publishers in the United States....
.
Thomas was voted the 2009 Big 12 Newcomer of the Year and was named to the All-Big 12 First Team. Thomas gave the Wildcats their third straight Offensive Newcomer of the Year award winner and league-leading fourth overall. Brandon Banks
Brandon Banks
Brandon Banks is an American football wide receiver for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He was signed by the Redskins as an undrafted free agent in 2010. He played college football at Kansas State....
and Deon Murphy
Deon Murphy
Deon Murphy is a Canadian football wide receiver for the Calgary Stampeders.-High school:Murphy started three seasons at Klein Forest High School, located in Houston, Texas. He earned second team All-District 14-5A honors in 2004 and was regarded among the top 50 receivers in the state of Texas...
were honored in 2008 and 2007, respectively, joining K-State’s first honoree, Michael Bishop in 1997.
Thomas rushed for 1,265 yards on 247 carries, averaging 5.1 yards and 11 touchdowns.
At the close of his career, Thomas ranks second in school history in career rushing yards, single season rushing yards, number three in carries in a career, number four in rushing touchdowns, number two in single season rushing touchdowns, number six in single season all-purpose yards, number five in all-time all-purpose yards.
College Stats
| Year | Team | Att | Yards | Average | TDs | Receptions | Yards | TDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Northwest Mississippi Community College Northwest Mississippi Community College is a two-year public community college located in Senatobia, Mississippi, USA and has been in existence since 1928. As of August 2008, Northwest's enrollment exceeds 7,100 students. There are approximately 3,000 students on the Senatobia campus—1,100 of which... |
Northwest Mississippi CC Northwest Mississippi Community College Northwest Mississippi Community College is a two-year public community college located in Senatobia, Mississippi, USA and has been in existence since 1928. As of August 2008, Northwest's enrollment exceeds 7,100 students. There are approximately 3,000 students on the Senatobia campus—1,100 of which... |
69 | 394 | 5.7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 Northwest Mississippi Community College Northwest Mississippi Community College is a two-year public community college located in Senatobia, Mississippi, USA and has been in existence since 1928. As of August 2008, Northwest's enrollment exceeds 7,100 students. There are approximately 3,000 students on the Senatobia campus—1,100 of which... |
Northwest Mississippi CC Northwest Mississippi Community College Northwest Mississippi Community College is a two-year public community college located in Senatobia, Mississippi, USA and has been in existence since 1928. As of August 2008, Northwest's enrollment exceeds 7,100 students. There are approximately 3,000 students on the Senatobia campus—1,100 of which... |
103 | 562 | 5.5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 2008 Kansas State Wildcats football team The 2008 Kansas State Wildcats football team represented Kansas State University in the season of 2008–2009. The Wildcats played their home games in Bill Snyder Family Stadium. The head coach was Ron Prince, who was in his third and final season at the helm of the Wildcats... |
Kansas State Kansas State University Kansas State University, commonly shortened to K-State, is an institution of higher learning located in Manhattan, Kansas, in the United States... |
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| 2009 2009 Kansas State Wildcats football team The 2009 Kansas State Wildcats football team represented Kansas State University in the college football season of 2009. The Wildcats played their home games in Bill Snyder Family Stadium, in Manhattan, Kansas as they have done since 1968... |
Kansas State Kansas State University Kansas State University, commonly shortened to K-State, is an institution of higher learning located in Manhattan, Kansas, in the United States... |
247 | 1,265 | 5.1 | 11 | 25 | 257 | 0 |
| 2010 2010 Kansas State Wildcats football team The 2010 Kansas State Wildcats football team represented Kansas State University in the 2010 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Wildcats played their home games at Bill Snyder Family Stadium, in Manhattan, Kansas as they have done since 1968. It was the 115th season in school history... |
Kansas State Kansas State University Kansas State University, commonly shortened to K-State, is an institution of higher learning located in Manhattan, Kansas, in the United States... |
298 | 1,585 | 5.3 | 19 | 27 | 171 | 0 |
| College Totals* | 545 | 2,850 | 5.2 | 30 | 52 | 428 | 0 | |
*FBS totals only
Professional career
Thomas was taken with the 62nd overall pick in the second round of the 2011 NFL Draft2011 NFL Draft
The 2011 NFL Draft was the 76th installment of the annual NFL Draft, where the franchises of the National Football League select newly eligible football players...
by the Miami Dolphins
Miami Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins are a Professional football team based in the Miami metropolitan area in Florida. The team is part of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
.
On July 29, 2011, he signed a 4-year contract. Thomas found early success in the NFL, rushing for 107 yards in Week 2 and 95 yards with a touchdown in Week 3. He injured his hamstring and was not able to play again until Week 6.