Marvin Thomas was drafted No. 233 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1997 NFL Draft out of Memphis. 4 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #233
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1997
- NFL games
- 4
The pick
How Marvin Thomas came off the board in 1997.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Memphis
American at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
4 regular-season games
- Games played
- 4
- Final season
- 19981 years after the draft
Around pick 233
Who came off the board on either side of Marvin Thomas.
Tulane
Wyoming
Penn State
Memphis in the 1997 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Memphis
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Marvin Thomas in the 1997 NFL Draft
Marvin Thomas is a Defensive end out of Memphis selected No. 233 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1997 NFL Draft. 4 regular-season games Memphis has produced 64 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 Marvin Thomas drafted?
Marvin Thomas was selected No. 233 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1997 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/marvin-thomas.
What college did Marvin Thomas play for?
Marvin Thomas played college football at Memphis in the American. See every Memphis draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/memphis-tigers.
How did Marvin Thomas's NFL career turn out?
4 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/marvin-thomas.