John Thomas was drafted No. 256 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1984 NFL Draft out of TCU. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #256
- Round
- 10
- Draft class
- 1984
The pick
How John Thomas came off the board in 1984.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
TCU
Big 12 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 1984 classAround pick 256
Who came off the board on either side of John Thomas.
Minnesota
Auburn
South Carolina State
Pittsburgh
TCU in the 1984 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from TCU
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
John Thomas in the 1984 NFL Draft
John Thomas is a Defensive back out of TCU selected No. 256 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1984 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. TCU has produced 103 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 John Thomas drafted?
John Thomas was selected No. 256 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1984 NFL Draft (Rd 10). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/john-thomas.
What college did John Thomas play for?
John Thomas played college football at TCU in the Big 12. See every TCU draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/tcu-horned-frogs.
How did John Thomas's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/john-thomas.