J.T. Thomas was drafted No. 195 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2011 NFL Draft out of West Virginia. 62 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 12 career approximate value
2011 NFL Draft · Rd 6, Pick 30 · #195 overall
J.T. Thomas West Virginia Draft
J.T. Thomas was drafted No. 195 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2011 NFL Draft out of West Virginia. 62 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 12 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #195
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 2011
- NFL games
- 62
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 1240th at West Virginia
The pick
How J.T. Thomas came off the board in 2011.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- Measurables
- 6'1" · 241 lbs
- Hometown
- Ft. Lauderdale, FL
- Pre-draft board
- No. 242 prospect40.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
62 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 12 career approximate value
- Games played
- 62
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 1240th among West Virginia picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 18% of career value
- Final season
- 20176 years after the draft
Around pick 195
Who came off the board on either side of J.T. Thomas.
Ohio State
Central Arkansas
Nebraska
Arizona
West Virginia in the 2011 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from West Virginia
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Other players named J.T. Thomas
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Arizona State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
J.T. Thomas in the 2011 NFL Draft
J.T. Thomas is a Linebacker out of West Virginia selected No. 195 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2011 NFL Draft. 62 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 12 career approximate value West Virginia has produced 106 NFL draft picks since 1981.
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 J.T. Thomas drafted?
J.T. Thomas was selected No. 195 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2011 NFL Draft (Rd 6, Pick 30). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2011/j-t-thomas.
What college did J.T. Thomas play for?
J.T. Thomas played college football at West Virginia in the Big East. See every West Virginia draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/west-virginia-mountaineers.
How did J.T. Thomas's NFL career turn out?
62 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 12 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2011/j-t-thomas.