Michael Thomas

Michael Thomas is an American football wide receiver who plays for the NFL side, New Orleans Saints. He ringed his NFL debut in 2016 after being picked in the NFL draft.

Michael’s Bio & Family

The 27-years-of-age football player was born as Michael William Thomas Jr. on March 3, 1993, in Los Angeles, California, the United States. He is the son of his father, Michael Thomas Sr.

Speaking about his education, Michael attended Taft High School in Woodland Hills, California, where he also commenced his amateur football career. Eventually, he enrolled at Ohio State University and played college football for three years. Michael also went to Fork Union Military Academy to study for a year after his high school graduation. The player holds African-American ethnicity and his birth sign is Pisces.

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Career & Net Worth

Michael was picked by the NFL side, New Orleans Saints in the 2016 NFL Draft. Immediately, he penned a four-year, $5.11 million contract with the Saints on May 9, 2016. The deal included $2.60 million guaranteed and a signing bonus of $1.92 million.

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He debuted in the Saints’ season opener against the Oakland Raiders. During his rookie season, Michael set franchise records for a rookie in receptions, receiving yards, and touchdowns. Besides, he led the league in receptions in both the 2018 and 2019 seasons, while also leading the league in yardage in the 2019 season.

Michael’s Personal Life 

The talented NFL wide receiver is yet to discuss his relationship life among the public. He seems fully focused on his professional career and likes to keep dating and other personal affairs out of the media reach.

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Height & Body Statistics

Michael has an athletic body with a height of 6 feet and 3 inches (1.91 meters) and a weight of 212 pounds (96 kg). Likewise, he has dark brown hair and dark brown eyes.

Bio & Family
NameMichael Thomas
Birth NameMichael William Thomas Jr.
DOBMarch 3, 1993
Place of BirthLos Angeles, California, United States
Father’s NameMichael Thomas Sr.
Mother’s NameNA
SiblingsNA
Brother/sNA
Sister/sNA
NationalityAmerican
EthnicityAfrican-American
ReligionChristianity
Birth SignPisces
High SchoolTaft High School
College/UniversityOhio State University
Career & Net Worth
ProfessionNFL Player
Career2016- present
Known ForNew Orleans Saints
Net WorthNA
Salary$19,250,000 (average)
Notable Credits3× Pro Bowl (2017–2019)
Personal Life
Gay/LesbianNo
Relationship StatusSingle
Husband/WifeNot Yet
Boyfriend/GirlfriendNot Yet
EngagedNot Yet
Wedding DateNot Yet
ChildrenNot Yet
Son/sNot Yet
Daughter/sNot Yet
DivorceNo
Body Statistics
Height6 feet 3 inches (1.91 meters)
Weight212 pounds (96 kg)
MeasurementsNA
Shoe SizeNA
Dress SizeNA
Hair ColorDark Brown
Eye ColorDark Brown
Trivia
  • Michael is the nephew of former NFL wide receiver Keyshawn Johnson.
  • Michael holds the NFL record for the most receptions by a player through his first four seasons with 470 along with the most receptions by a player in a single season with 149. 
  • His NFL honors include 2× First-team All-Pro (2018, 2019), NFL Offensive Player of the Year (2019), 2× NFL receptions leader (2018, 2019), and NFL receiving yards leader (2019).
  • He has been crowned a Big Ten Champion and College Football Playoff national champion in 2014.
  • Michael works with various NGOs and often visits hospitals and charity events to spend time with football fans.
  • He wears his nickname “CantGuardMike” as a badge of honor. 

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