Mike Thomas (wide receiver, born 1994)


Michael Davonta Thomas is an American football wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League. He played college football at University of Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles, and was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the sixth round of the 2016 NFL Draft.

Early years

Thomas attended DuSable High School in Chicago, Illinois, where he led his team to the state playoffs in 2010.

College career

Thomas started his collegiate career at College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, Illinois in 2012, he transferred to Dodge City Community College in Kansas in 2013. He signed with the University of Southern Mississippi after the season. Thomas played at Southern Mississippi from 2014 to 2016.

Professional career

Los Angeles Rams

The Los Angeles Rams selected Thomas in the sixth round of the 2016 NFL Draft. He was the 25th wide receiver selected. On June 9, 2016, the Rams signed Thomas to a four-year contract along with other Rams rookies. He finished his rookie season with just three receptions for 37 yards.
On July 14, 2017, Thomas was suspended the first four games of 2017 for violating the league’s policy on performance-enhancing drugs.
On September 17, 2018, Thomas was placed on injured reserve after suffering a groin injury in Week 1. Without Thomas, the Rams reached Super Bowl LIII where they lost 13-3 to the New England Patriots.

Cincinnati Bengals

On March 24, 2020, Thomas signed with the Cincinnati Bengals.