Jimmy Thomas was drafted No. 271 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 1983 NFL Draft out of Indiana. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #271
- Round
- 10
- Draft class
- 1983
The pick
How Jimmy Thomas came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Indiana
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1983 classAround pick 271
Who came off the board on either side of Jimmy Thomas.
California
San Diego State
Nebraska
Washington
Indiana in the 1983 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Indiana
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jimmy Thomas in the 1983 NFL Draft
Jimmy Thomas is a Defensive back out of Indiana selected No. 271 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 1983 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Indiana has produced 71 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Jimmy Thomas drafted?
Jimmy Thomas was selected No. 271 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 10). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/jimmy-thomas.
What college did Jimmy Thomas play for?
Jimmy Thomas played college football at Indiana in the Big Ten. See every Indiana draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/indiana-hoosiers.
How did Jimmy Thomas's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/jimmy-thomas.