Bryan Thomas was drafted No. 22 overall by the New York Jets in the 2002 NFL Draft out of UAB. 157 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 49 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #22
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2002
- NFL games
- 157
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 492nd at UAB
The pick
How Bryan Thomas came off the board in 2002.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
UAB
American at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
157 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 49 career approximate value
- Games played
- 157
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 492nd among UAB picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 49100% of career value
- Final season
- 201210 years after the draft
Around pick 22
Who came off the board on either side of Bryan Thomas.
Florida State · 1× Pro Bowl
Colorado College
Northwestern
Miami · Hall of Fame · 5× All-Pro · 9× Pro Bowl
UAB in the 2002 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from UAB
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Other players named Bryan Thomas
Different people who share this name in the draft archive.
Pittsburgh
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Bryan Thomas in the 2002 NFL Draft
Bryan Thomas is a Defensive end out of UAB selected No. 22 overall by the New York Jets in the 2002 NFL Draft. 157 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 49 career approximate value UAB has produced 16 NFL draft picks since 1998.
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 Bryan Thomas drafted?
Bryan Thomas was selected No. 22 overall by the New York Jets in the 2002 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2002/bryan-thomas.
What college did Bryan Thomas play for?
Bryan Thomas played college football at UAB in the American. See every UAB draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/uab-blazers.
How did Bryan Thomas's NFL career turn out?
157 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 49 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2002/bryan-thomas.