Anthony Thomas was drafted No. 38 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2001 NFL Draft out of Michigan. 86 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #38
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2001
- NFL games
- 86
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 2753rd at Michigan
The pick
How Anthony Thomas came off the board in 2001.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Michigan
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
86 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value
- Games played
- 86
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 2753rd among Michigan picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2281% of career value
- Final season
- 20076 years after the draft
Around pick 38
Who came off the board on either side of Anthony Thomas.
Oregon State · 2× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl
Memphis
Georgia · 1× Pro Bowl
Ole Miss
Michigan in the 2001 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Michigan
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Anthony Thomas in the 2001 NFL Draft
Anthony Thomas is a Running back out of Michigan selected No. 38 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2001 NFL Draft. 86 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value Michigan has produced 231 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 Anthony Thomas drafted?
Anthony Thomas was selected No. 38 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2001 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2001/anthony-thomas.
What college did Anthony Thomas play for?
Anthony Thomas played college football at Michigan in the Big Ten. See every Michigan draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/michigan-wolverines.
How did Anthony Thomas's NFL career turn out?
86 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2001/anthony-thomas.