Fred Thomas was drafted No. 47 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1996 NFL Draft out of UT Martin. 156 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #47
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1996
- NFL games
- 156
- Years as starter
- 5
- Career AV
- 321st at UT Martin
The pick
How Fred Thomas came off the board in 1996.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
156 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value
- Games played
- 156
- Seasons as a starter
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 321st among UT Martin picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 39% of career value
- Final season
- 200711 years after the draft
Around pick 47
Who came off the board on either side of Fred Thomas.
Vanderbilt
USC
Tennessee
Georgia
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Fred Thomas in the 1996 NFL Draft
Fred Thomas is a Defensive back out of UT Martin selected No. 47 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1996 NFL Draft. 156 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value UT Martin has produced 7 NFL draft picks since 1989.
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 Fred Thomas drafted?
Fred Thomas was selected No. 47 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1996 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/fred-thomas.
What college did Fred Thomas play for?
Fred Thomas played college football at UT Martin in the OVC-Big South. See every UT Martin draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ut-martin-skyhawks.
How did Fred Thomas's NFL career turn out?
156 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/fred-thomas.