Cam Thomas was drafted No. 146 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 2010 NFL Draft out of North Carolina. 103 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value
2010 NFL Draft · Rd 5, Pick 15 · #146 overall
Cam Thomas North Carolina Draft
Cam Thomas was drafted No. 146 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 2010 NFL Draft out of North Carolina. 103 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #146
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2010
- NFL games
- 103
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 1659th at North Carolina
The pick
How Cam Thomas came off the board in 2010.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
-
North Carolina
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'4" · 330 lbs
- Hometown
- Eagle Springs, NC
- Pre-draft board
- No. 76 prospect75.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
103 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value
- Games played
- 103
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 1659th among North Carolina picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 956% of career value
- Final season
- 20177 years after the draft
Around pick 146
Who came off the board on either side of Cam Thomas.
Northwestern
Maryland
Arkansas
Utah
North Carolina in the 2010 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from North Carolina
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Cam Thomas in the 2010 NFL Draft
Cam Thomas is a Defensive tackle out of North Carolina selected No. 146 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 2010 NFL Draft. 103 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value North Carolina has produced 154 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 Cam Thomas drafted?
Cam Thomas was selected No. 146 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 2010 NFL Draft (Rd 5, Pick 15). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2010/cam-thomas.
What college did Cam Thomas play for?
Cam Thomas played college football at North Carolina in the ACC. See every North Carolina draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/north-carolina-tar-heels.
How did Cam Thomas's NFL career turn out?
103 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2010/cam-thomas.