Earl Thomas was drafted No. 14 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2010 NFL Draft out of Texas. 140 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 82 career approximate value
2010 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 14 · #14 overall
Earl Thomas Texas Draft
Earl Thomas was drafted No. 14 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2010 NFL Draft out of Texas. 140 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 82 career approximate value
3× All-Pro 7× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #14
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2010
- NFL games
- 140
- Years as starter
- 9
- Career AV
- 822nd at Texas
- Pro Bowls
- 7
- All-Pro
- 3
The pick
How Earl Thomas came off the board in 2010.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Texas
Big 12 at the draft
- Measurables
- 5'10" · 208 lbs
- Hometown
- Orange, TX
- Pre-draft board
- No. 8 prospect95.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
140 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 82 career approximate value
- Games played
- 140
- Seasons as a starter
- 9
- Career approximate value
- 822nd among Texas picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 7693% of career value
- Final season
- 20199 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 3× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl
Around pick 14
Who came off the board on either side of Earl Thomas.
Fresno State · 1× Pro Bowl
Michigan · 1× Pro Bowl
South Florida · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
Georgia Tech
Texas in the 2010 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Texas
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Earl Thomas in the 2010 NFL Draft
Earl Thomas is a Defensive back out of Texas selected No. 14 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2010 NFL Draft. 140 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 82 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 Earl Thomas drafted?
Earl Thomas was selected No. 14 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2010 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 14). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2010/earl-thomas.
What college did Earl Thomas play for?
Earl 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 Earl Thomas's NFL career turn out?
140 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 82 career approximate value Accolades: 3× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2010/earl-thomas.