Eric Thomas was drafted No. 49 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1987 NFL Draft out of Tulane. 111 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 35 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #49
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1987
- NFL games
- 111
- Years as starter
- 5
- Career AV
- 355th at Tulane
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Eric Thomas came off the board in 1987.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Tulane
American at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
111 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 35 career approximate value
- Games played
- 111
- Seasons as a starter
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 355th among Tulane picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2777% of career value
- Final season
- 19958 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 49
Who came off the board on either side of Eric Thomas.
Winston-Salem State
Notre Dame
Miami
Mississippi State
Other DB picks from Tulane
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Eric Thomas in the 1987 NFL Draft
Eric Thomas is a Defensive back out of Tulane selected No. 49 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1987 NFL Draft. 111 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 35 career approximate value Tulane has produced 49 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 Eric Thomas drafted?
Eric Thomas was selected No. 49 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1987 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/eric-thomas.
What college did Eric Thomas play for?
Eric Thomas played college football at Tulane in the American. See every Tulane draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/tulane-green-wave.
How did Eric Thomas's NFL career turn out?
111 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 35 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/eric-thomas.