David Thomas was drafted No. 86 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2006 NFL Draft out of Texas. 80 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value
2006 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 22 · #86 overall
David Thomas Texas Draft
David Thomas was drafted No. 86 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2006 NFL Draft out of Texas. 80 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #86
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2006
- NFL games
- 80
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 982nd at Texas
The pick
How David Thomas came off the board in 2006.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
-
Texas
Big 12 at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 252 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 89 prospect74.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
80 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value
- Games played
- 80
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 982nd among Texas picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 333% of career value
- Final season
- 20126 years after the draft
Around pick 86
Who came off the board on either side of David Thomas.
Wisconsin
Alabama
Northwestern State
Virginia Tech
Texas in the 2006 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other TE picks from Texas
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
David Thomas in the 2006 NFL Draft
David Thomas is a Tight end out of Texas selected No. 86 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2006 NFL Draft. 80 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value Texas has produced 206 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 David Thomas drafted?
David Thomas was selected No. 86 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2006 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 22). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2006/david-thomas.
What college did David Thomas play for?
David Thomas played college football at Texas in the Big 12. See every Texas draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/texas-longhorns.
How did David Thomas's NFL career turn out?
80 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2006/david-thomas.