Devin Thomas was drafted No. 34 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Michigan State. 55 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 4 career approximate value
2008 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 3 · #34 overall
Devin Thomas Michigan State Draft
Devin Thomas was drafted No. 34 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Michigan State. 55 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 4 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #34
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2008
- NFL games
- 55
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 475th at Michigan State
The pick
How Devin Thomas came off the board in 2008.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- Measurables
- 6'2" · 216 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 24 prospect91.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
55 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 4 career approximate value
- Games played
- 55
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 475th among Michigan State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 4100% of career value
- Final season
- 20113 years after the draft
Around pick 34
Who came off the board on either side of Devin Thomas.
Clemson
Houston
Virginia Tech · 1× Pro Bowl
Kansas State · 1× Pro Bowl
Michigan State in the 2008 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Michigan State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Michigan State · 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
#98
Derrick Mason
WR · TEN · 1997
Michigan State · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
#43
Muhsin Muhammad
WR · CAR · 1996
Michigan State · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
#8
Plaxico Burress
WR · PIT · 2000
Michigan State
#28
Mark Ingram
WR · NYG · 1987
Michigan State
#44
Courtney Hawkins
WR · TB · 1992
Michigan State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Devin Thomas in the 2008 NFL Draft
Devin Thomas is a Wide receiver out of Michigan State selected No. 34 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2008 NFL Draft. 55 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 4 career approximate value Michigan State has produced 147 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 Devin Thomas drafted?
Devin Thomas was selected No. 34 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2008 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/devin-thomas.
What college did Devin Thomas play for?
Devin Thomas played college football at Michigan State in the Big Ten. See every Michigan State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/michigan-state-spartans.
How did Devin Thomas's NFL career turn out?
55 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 4 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/devin-thomas.