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1987 NFL Draft · Rd 7 · #192 overall

Johnny Thomas Baylor Draft

Johnny Thomas was drafted No. 192 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1987 NFL Draft out of Baylor. 94 regular-season games · 5 career approximate value

Overall pick
#192
Round
7
Draft class
1987
NFL games
94
Career AV
547th at Baylor

The pick

How Johnny Thomas came off the board in 1987.

Drafted by

Washington Commanders

Rd 7 · #192 overall · NFC East

Full 1987 draft class (335 picks)
Position
Defensive back DB
College
Baylor Big 12 at the draft
Side of the ball
Defense

NFL career

94 regular-season games · 5 career approximate value

Games played
94
Career approximate value
547th among Baylor picks
AV with the drafting club
360% of career value
Final season
19969 years after the draft

Around pick 192

Who came off the board on either side of Johnny Thomas.

#190 Harry Swayne T · TB Rutgers #191 Bill Smith P · GB Ole Miss #193 Archie Harris T · CHI William & Mary #194 Wilbur Strozier TE · DEN Georgia

Baylor in the 1987 draft

Teammates who went in the same class.

#39 Ron Francis DB · DAL Baylor #44 Ray Berry LB · MIN Baylor #64 Cody Carlson QB · TEN Baylor #94 Thomas Everett DB · PIT Baylor · 1× Pro Bowl #154 John Adickes C · CHI Baylor

Other DB picks from Baylor

The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.

#64 Vann McElroy DB · LV · 1982 Baylor · 2× Pro Bowl #94 Thomas Everett DB · PIT Baylor · 1× Pro Bowl #247 Reyna Thompson DB · MIA · 1986 Baylor · 1× Pro Bowl #86 Ray Crockett DB · DET · 1989 Baylor #34 Robert Blackmon DB · SEA · 1990 Baylor #44 Cedric Mack DB · ARI · 1983 Baylor

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Johnny Thomas in the 1987 NFL Draft

Johnny Thomas is a Defensive back out of Baylor selected No. 192 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1987 NFL Draft. 94 regular-season games · 5 career approximate value Baylor has produced 109 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Where was Johnny Thomas drafted?

Johnny Thomas was selected No. 192 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1987 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/johnny-thomas.

What college did Johnny Thomas play for?

Johnny Thomas played college football at Baylor in the Big 12. See every Baylor draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/baylor-bears.

How did Johnny Thomas's NFL career turn out?

94 regular-season games · 5 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/johnny-thomas.