Ben Thomas was drafted No. 56 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1985 NFL Draft out of Auburn. 54 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #56
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1985
- NFL games
- 54
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 887th at Auburn
The pick
How Ben Thomas came off the board in 1985.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Auburn
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
54 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value
- Games played
- 54
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 887th among Auburn picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 225% of career value
- Final season
- 19916 years after the draft
Around pick 56
Who came off the board on either side of Ben Thomas.
Houston
LSU
Maryland
Clemson
Auburn in the 1985 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Auburn
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ben Thomas in the 1985 NFL Draft
Ben Thomas is a Defensive end out of Auburn selected No. 56 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1985 NFL Draft. 54 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value Auburn has produced 183 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 Ben Thomas drafted?
Ben Thomas was selected No. 56 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1985 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/ben-thomas.
What college did Ben Thomas play for?
Ben Thomas played college football at Auburn in the SEC. See every Auburn draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/auburn-tigers.
How did Ben Thomas's NFL career turn out?
54 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/ben-thomas.