Daniel Thomas was drafted No. 62 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2011 NFL Draft out of Kansas State. 52 regular-season games · 11 career approximate value
2011 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 30 · #62 overall
Daniel Thomas Kansas State Draft
Daniel Thomas was drafted No. 62 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2011 NFL Draft out of Kansas State. 52 regular-season games · 11 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #62
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2011
- NFL games
- 52
- Career AV
- 1130th at Kansas State
The pick
How Daniel Thomas came off the board in 2011.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Kansas State
Big 12 at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'0" · 230 lbs
- Hometown
- Hilliard, FL
- Pre-draft board
- No. 70 prospect78.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
52 regular-season games · 11 career approximate value
- Games played
- 52
- Career approximate value
- 1130th among Kansas State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 11100% of career value
- Final season
- 20143 years after the draft
Around pick 62
Who came off the board on either side of Daniel Thomas.
Miami
Michigan
Florida
Kentucky · 1× Pro Bowl
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The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Daniel Thomas in the 2011 NFL Draft
Daniel Thomas is a Running back out of Kansas State selected No. 62 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2011 NFL Draft. 52 regular-season games · 11 career approximate value Kansas State has produced 85 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 Daniel Thomas drafted?
Daniel Thomas was selected No. 62 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2011 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 30). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2011/daniel-thomas.
What college did Daniel Thomas play for?
Daniel Thomas played college football at Kansas State in the Big 12. See every Kansas State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/kansas-state-wildcats.
How did Daniel Thomas's NFL career turn out?
52 regular-season games · 11 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2011/daniel-thomas.