George Thomas was drafted No. 138 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1988 NFL Draft out of UNLV. 51 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #138
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1988
- NFL games
- 51
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 712th at UNLV
The pick
How George Thomas came off the board in 1988.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
UNLV
Mountain West at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
51 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value
- Games played
- 51
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 712th among UNLV picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 7100% of career value
- Final season
- 19924 years after the draft
Around pick 138
Who came off the board on either side of George Thomas.
UCF
UCLA
San José State
Jackson State
UNLV in the 1988 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from UNLV
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
George Thomas in the 1988 NFL Draft
George Thomas is a Wide receiver out of UNLV selected No. 138 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1988 NFL Draft. 51 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value UNLV has produced 34 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 George Thomas drafted?
George Thomas was selected No. 138 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1988 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/george-thomas.
What college did George Thomas play for?
George Thomas played college football at UNLV in the Mountain West. See every UNLV draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/unlv-rebels.
How did George Thomas's NFL career turn out?
51 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/george-thomas.