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#80 Tight End

Ian Thomas

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Las Vegas Raiders
Height / Weight
6'3" / 253 lbs
Born
June 06, 1996 (30)
College
NFL Draft
2018: Rd. 4, No. 101 (CAR)
NFL Career
9th Season
SEASON STATS 2025
YDS
114
AVG
8.8
6.5
YDS/G
7.6
6.2
LNG
20
17.0
PLAYER INFO
Full Name: Ian Thomas

Background and Early Career

Ian Thomas was born on June 6, 1996, in Baltimore, Maryland. Standing at 6 feet 4 inches and weighing 260 pounds, Thomas pursued his passion for football from an early age. He played college football at Indiana University, where he showcased his skills as a tight end, earning recognition for his athleticism and potential.

Playing Style and Strengths

Thomas is known for his versatility on the field, combining size and speed to create mismatches against defenders. His ability to block effectively and catch passes makes him a dual-threat tight end. Thomas excels in short-yardage situations, often serving as a reliable target for quarterbacks in the red zone.

Notable Achievements

Ian Thomas was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the fourth round of the 2018 NFL Draft. Since then, he has contributed significantly to the Panthers' offense, particularly during the 2018 season when he stepped up as a starter due to injuries. Thomas's performance has solidified his role as an integral part of the team's tight end rotation.

Career stats
Season
Team
FPTS
SNP%
REC
TGTS
YDS
AVG
TD
LNG
ATT
YDS
AVG
TD
LNG
FUM
LST
2025
17.90 32.02 13 13 114 8.8 0 20 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
2024
2.20 33.22 3 6 7 2.3 0 3 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
2023
8.10 24.49 5 9 56 11.2 0 28 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
2022
30.20 54.55 21 30 197 9.4 0 50 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
2021
27.80 61.18 18 30 188 10.4 0 41 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
2020
30.50 65.18 20 31 145 7.2 1 21 0 0 0.0 0 0 1 0
2019
27.60 26.97 16 30 136 8.5 1 19 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
2018
63.30 49.76 36 49 333 9.2 2 31 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0

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