Demaryius Thomas was drafted No. 22 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2010 NFL Draft out of Georgia Tech. 143 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 69 career approximate value
2010 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 22 · #22 overall
Demaryius Thomas Georgia Tech Draft
Demaryius Thomas was drafted No. 22 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2010 NFL Draft out of Georgia Tech. 143 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 69 career approximate value
5× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #22
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2010
- NFL games
- 143
- Years as starter
- 8
- Career AV
- 696th at Georgia Tech
- Pro Bowls
- 5
The pick
How Demaryius Thomas came off the board in 2010.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
Georgia Tech
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 224 lbs
- Hometown
- Montrose, GA
- Pre-draft board
- No. 23 prospect92.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
143 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 69 career approximate value
- Games played
- 143
- Seasons as a starter
- 8
- Career approximate value
- 696th among Georgia Tech picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 6594% of career value
- Final season
- 20199 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 5× Pro Bowl
Around pick 22
Who came off the board on either side of Demaryius Thomas.
Alabama
Oklahoma · 2× Pro Bowl
Iowa
Oklahoma State · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
Georgia Tech in the 2010 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Georgia Tech
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Calvin Johnson
WR · DET · 2007
Georgia Tech · Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl
#204
Darren Waller
WR · BAL · 2015
Georgia Tech · 1× Pro Bowl
#69
Dez White
WR · CHI · 2000
Georgia Tech
#315
Gary Lee
WR · DET · 1987
Georgia Tech
#43
Stephen Hill
WR · NYJ · 2012
Georgia Tech
#214
Jonathan Smith
WR · BUF · 2004
Georgia Tech
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Demaryius Thomas in the 2010 NFL Draft
Demaryius Thomas is a Wide receiver out of Georgia Tech selected No. 22 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2010 NFL Draft. 143 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 69 career approximate value Georgia Tech has produced 89 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 Demaryius Thomas drafted?
Demaryius Thomas was selected No. 22 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2010 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 22). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2010/demaryius-thomas.
What college did Demaryius Thomas play for?
Demaryius Thomas played college football at Georgia Tech in the ACC. See every Georgia Tech draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/georgia-tech-yellow-jackets.
How did Demaryius Thomas's NFL career turn out?
143 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 69 career approximate value Accolades: 5× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2010/demaryius-thomas.