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| No. 81, 23, 84, 86 | |||||||||
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| Position | Wide receiver | ||||||||
| Personal information | |||||||||
| Born | March 29, 1966 Corvallis, Oregon, U.S. | ||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||||
| Weight | 178 lb (81 kg) | ||||||||
| Career information | |||||||||
| High school | Corvallis | ||||||||
| College | Oregon State (1985–1989) | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1989: 6th round, 143rd overall pick | ||||||||
| Career history | |||||||||
| Awards and highlights | |||||||||
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| Career NFL statistics | |||||||||
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Robb Douglas Thomas (born March 29, 1966) is an American former professional football wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) who played from 1989 to 1998.
Early life
[edit]Thomas graduated from Corvallis High School in Corvallis, Oregon in 1985 where he starred in football and track. In his junior season at Corvallis High in 1983, Thomas helped lead the Corvallis Spartans to a 3A Oregon State Championship.[1]
College career
[edit]At Oregon State University, Thomas set many records. He currently is second in "all purpose running yards" at OSU. His total of 3,379 yards for rushing, receiving and punt and kick-off returns during his career (1985–1988) is behind only that of Ken Carpenter's 3,903 yards from 1947 to 1949. His 230 yards vs. Akron in 1987 was a school record until broken by Mike Hass in 2004.[circular reference]
Professional career
[edit]| Height | Weight | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Vertical jump |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 ft 10+3⁄4 in (1.80 m) | 171 lb (78 kg) | 4.51 s | 1.53 s | 2.64 s | 4.06 s | 34.5 in (0.88 m) |
Kansas City Chiefs
[edit]Thomas was drafted in the sixth round of the 1989 NFL draft (143rd overall) by the Kansas City Chiefs.[2] Thomas spent half of his rookie season on the IR, had 8 receptions for 58 yards and 2 touchdowns while adjusting to Marty Schottenheimer's offense. The following season, Thomas started 12 games for the Chiefs, snagging 41 receptions for 545 yards and 4 touchdowns. In his third and final season in Kansas City, Thomas led the team with 43 receptions and 495 yards while starting 12 games alongside rookie Tim Barnett.[3]
Seattle Seahawks
[edit]Thomas signed a free agent deal with the Seattle Seahawks in 1992. Thomas provided depth for the Seahawks at the wide receiver position but only started 1 game in his first three seasons in Seattle. In his fourth and final season in Seattle, he would start 2 games and make 12 receptions for 239 yards and a career-high 19.9 yards a reception.[3]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
[edit]In 1996, after four seasons playing in Seattle, Thomas signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, playing for rookie head coach Tony Dungy. With the Buccaneers, Thomas had his first chance for significant playing time since playing for the Chiefs. He would start 8 games in 1996 and make 33 receptions for 427 yards and 2 touchdowns. His playing time would diminish over his final two seasons, as younger receivers came into the organization. Thomas' final reception in his 10-year NFL career came on a 50-yard touchdown catch on December 27, 1998, on the road against the Cincinnati Bengals. This would be his final NFL game.[3]
NFL career statistics
[edit]| Legend | |
|---|---|
| Led the league | |
| Bold | Career high |
Regular season
[edit]| Year | Team | Games | Receiving | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | GS | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | ||
| 1989 | KAN | 8 | 1 | 8 | 58 | 7.3 | 12 | 2 |
| 1990 | KAN | 16 | 12 | 41 | 545 | 13.3 | 47 | 4 |
| 1991 | KAN | 15 | 12 | 43 | 495 | 11.5 | 39 | 1 |
| 1992 | SEA | 15 | 0 | 11 | 136 | 12.4 | 31 | 0 |
| 1993 | SEA | 16 | 0 | 7 | 67 | 9.6 | 16 | 0 |
| 1994 | SEA | 16 | 1 | 4 | 70 | 17.5 | 35 | 0 |
| 1995 | SEA | 15 | 2 | 12 | 239 | 19.9 | 50 | 1 |
| 1996 | TAM | 12 | 8 | 33 | 427 | 12.9 | 31 | 2 |
| 1997 | TAM | 16 | 1 | 13 | 129 | 9.9 | 21 | 0 |
| 1998 | TAM | 7 | 0 | 2 | 63 | 31.5 | 50 | 1 |
| 136 | 37 | 174 | 2,229 | 12.8 | 50 | 11 | ||
Playoffs
[edit]| Year | Team | Games | Receiving | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | GS | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | ||
| 1990 | KAN | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 15 | 0 |
| 1991 | KAN | 2 | 2 | 4 | 19 | 4.8 | 9 | 0 |
| 1997 | TAM | 2 | 0 | 3 | 82 | 27.3 | 50 | 0 |
| 5 | 3 | 8 | 116 | 14.5 | 50 | 0 | ||
Personal life
[edit]Thomas now resides in Oregon with his wife Melinda and their three children.[4] His father Aaron Thomas also played in the NFL as a tight end.
References
[edit]- ^ "Oregon School Activities Association Football Championships" (PDF). osaa.org. Retrieved June 30, 2023.
- ^ "1989 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved April 17, 2023.
- ^ a b c "Robb Thomas Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved June 30, 2023.
- ^ Yost, Aaron (June 9, 2011). "Robb Thomas: Passion fuels football success". Corvallis Gazette-Times. Retrieved August 18, 2025.
External links
[edit]
- 1966 births
- Living people
- Players of American football from Corvallis, Oregon
- American football wide receivers
- Oregon State Beavers football players
- Kansas City Chiefs players
- Seattle Seahawks players
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers players
- Players of American football from Portland, Oregon
- Corvallis High School (Oregon) alumni
| No. 81, 23, 84, 86 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Position | Wide receiver | ||||||||
| Personal information | |||||||||
| Born | March 29, 1966 Corvallis, Oregon, U.S. | ||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||||
| Weight | 178 lb (81 kg) | ||||||||
| Career information | |||||||||
| High school | Corvallis | ||||||||
| College | Oregon State (1985–1989) | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1989: 6th round, 143rd overall pick | ||||||||
| Career history | |||||||||
| Awards and highlights | |||||||||
| |||||||||
| Career NFL statistics | |||||||||
| |||||||||
Robb Douglas Thomas (born March 29, 1966) is an American former professional football wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) who played from 1989 to 1998.
Early life
Thomas graduated from Corvallis High School in Corvallis, Oregon in 1985 where he starred in football and track. In his junior season at Corvallis High in 1983, Thomas helped lead the Corvallis Spartans to a 3A Oregon State Championship.[1]
College career
At Oregon State University, Thomas set many records. He currently is second in "all purpose running yards" at OSU. His total of 3,379 yards for rushing, receiving and punt and kick-off returns during his career (1985–1988) is behind only that of Ken Carpenter's 3,903 yards from 1947 to 1949. His 230 yards vs. Akron in 1987 was a school record until broken by Mike Hass in 2004.[circular reference]
Professional career
| Height | Weight | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Vertical jump |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 ft 10+3⁄4 in (1.80 m) | 171 lb (78 kg) | 4.51 s | 1.53 s | 2.64 s | 4.06 s | 34.5 in (0.88 m) |
Kansas City Chiefs
Thomas was drafted in the sixth round of the 1989 NFL draft (143rd overall) by the Kansas City Chiefs.[2] Thomas spent half of his rookie season on the IR, had 8 receptions for 58 yards and 2 touchdowns while adjusting to Marty Schottenheimer's offense. The following season, Thomas started 12 games for the Chiefs, snagging 41 receptions for 545 yards and 4 touchdowns. In his third and final season in Kansas City, Thomas led the team with 43 receptions and 495 yards while starting 12 games alongside rookie Tim Barnett.[3]
Seattle Seahawks
Thomas signed a free agent deal with the Seattle Seahawks in 1992. Thomas provided depth for the Seahawks at the wide receiver position but only started 1 game in his first three seasons in Seattle. In his fourth and final season in Seattle, he would start 2 games and make 12 receptions for 239 yards and a career-high 19.9 yards a reception.[3]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
In 1996, after four seasons playing in Seattle, Thomas signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, playing for rookie head coach Tony Dungy. With the Buccaneers, Thomas had his first chance for significant playing time since playing for the Chiefs. He would start 8 games in 1996 and make 33 receptions for 427 yards and 2 touchdowns. His playing time would diminish over his final two seasons, as younger receivers came into the organization. Thomas' final reception in his 10-year NFL career came on a 50-yard touchdown catch on December 27, 1998, on the road against the Cincinnati Bengals. This would be his final NFL game.[3]
NFL career statistics
| Legend | |
|---|---|
| Led the league | |
| Bold | Career high |
Regular season
| Year | Team | Games | Receiving | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | GS | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | ||
| 1989 | KAN | 8 | 1 | 8 | 58 | 7.3 | 12 | 2 |
| 1990 | KAN | 16 | 12 | 41 | 545 | 13.3 | 47 | 4 |
| 1991 | KAN | 15 | 12 | 43 | 495 | 11.5 | 39 | 1 |
| 1992 | SEA | 15 | 0 | 11 | 136 | 12.4 | 31 | 0 |
| 1993 | SEA | 16 | 0 | 7 | 67 | 9.6 | 16 | 0 |
| 1994 | SEA | 16 | 1 | 4 | 70 | 17.5 | 35 | 0 |
| 1995 | SEA | 15 | 2 | 12 | 239 | 19.9 | 50 | 1 |
| 1996 | TAM | 12 | 8 | 33 | 427 | 12.9 | 31 | 2 |
| 1997 | TAM | 16 | 1 | 13 | 129 | 9.9 | 21 | 0 |
| 1998 | TAM | 7 | 0 | 2 | 63 | 31.5 | 50 | 1 |
| 136 | 37 | 174 | 2,229 | 12.8 | 50 | 11 | ||
Playoffs
| Year | Team | Games | Receiving | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | GS | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | ||
| 1990 | KAN | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 15 | 0 |
| 1991 | KAN | 2 | 2 | 4 | 19 | 4.8 | 9 | 0 |
| 1997 | TAM | 2 | 0 | 3 | 82 | 27.3 | 50 | 0 |
| 5 | 3 | 8 | 116 | 14.5 | 50 | 0 | ||
Personal life
Thomas now resides in Oregon with his wife Melinda and their three children.[4] His father Aaron Thomas also played in the NFL as a tight end.
References
- ^ "Oregon School Activities Association Football Championships" (PDF). osaa.org. Retrieved June 30, 2023.
- ^ "1989 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved April 17, 2023.
- ^ a b c "Robb Thomas Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved June 30, 2023.
- ^ Yost, Aaron (June 9, 2011). "Robb Thomas: Passion fuels football success". Corvallis Gazette-Times. Retrieved August 18, 2025.
External links
- Robb Thomas at CNNSI
- Robb Thomas stats