Henry Thomas was drafted No. 72 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1987 NFL Draft out of LSU. 213 regular-season games · 13 seasons as a starter · 82 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #72
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1987
- NFL games
- 213
- Years as starter
- 13
- Career AV
- 826th at LSU
- Pro Bowls
- 2
The pick
How Henry Thomas came off the board in 1987.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
-
LSU
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
213 regular-season games · 13 seasons as a starter · 82 career approximate value
- Games played
- 213
- Seasons as a starter
- 13
- Career approximate value
- 826th among LSU picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 5668% of career value
- Final season
- 200013 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 72
Who came off the board on either side of Henry Thomas.
Hawai'i
Texas A&M
Oregon
LSU in the 1987 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from LSU
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Henry Thomas in the 1987 NFL Draft
Henry Thomas is a Defensive tackle out of LSU selected No. 72 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1987 NFL Draft. 213 regular-season games · 13 seasons as a starter · 82 career approximate value LSU has produced 244 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 Henry Thomas drafted?
Henry Thomas was selected No. 72 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1987 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/henry-thomas.
What college did Henry Thomas play for?
Henry Thomas played college football at LSU in the SEC. See every LSU draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/lsu-tigers.
How did Henry Thomas's NFL career turn out?
213 regular-season games · 13 seasons as a starter · 82 career approximate value Accolades: 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/henry-thomas.