Joe Thomas was drafted No. 244 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1986 NFL Draft out of Mississippi Valley State. 1 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #244
- Round
- 9
- Draft class
- 1986
- NFL games
- 1
The pick
How Joe Thomas came off the board in 1986.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
1 regular-season games
- Games played
- 1
- Final season
- 19871 years after the draft
Around pick 244
Who came off the board on either side of Joe Thomas.
Florida State
USC
Hawai'i
Mississippi Valley State in the 1986 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Mississippi Valley State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Other players named Joe Thomas
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Joe Thomas in the 1986 NFL Draft
Joe Thomas is a Wide receiver out of Mississippi Valley State selected No. 244 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1986 NFL Draft. 1 regular-season games Mississippi Valley State has produced 7 NFL draft picks since 1985.
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 Joe Thomas drafted?
Joe Thomas was selected No. 244 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1986 NFL Draft (Rd 9). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/joe-thomas.
What college did Joe Thomas play for?
Joe Thomas played college football at Mississippi Valley State in the SWAC. See every Mississippi Valley State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/mississippi-valley-state-delta-devils.
How did Joe Thomas's NFL career turn out?
1 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/joe-thomas.