Josh Thomas was drafted No. 143 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2011 NFL Draft out of Buffalo. 51 regular-season games · 7 career approximate value
2011 NFL Draft · Rd 5, Pick 12 · #143 overall
Josh Thomas Buffalo Draft
Josh Thomas was drafted No. 143 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2011 NFL Draft out of Buffalo. 51 regular-season games · 7 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #143
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2011
- NFL games
- 51
- Career AV
- 77th at Buffalo
The pick
How Josh Thomas came off the board in 2011.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Measurables
- 5'10" · 191 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 72 prospect78.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
51 regular-season games · 7 career approximate value
- Games played
- 51
- Career approximate value
- 77th among Buffalo picks
- Final season
- 20154 years after the draft
Around pick 143
Who came off the board on either side of Josh Thomas.
Arkansas
Iowa
Idaho
Oregon State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Josh Thomas in the 2011 NFL Draft
Josh Thomas is a Defensive back out of Buffalo selected No. 143 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2011 NFL Draft. 51 regular-season games · 7 career approximate value Buffalo has produced 12 NFL draft picks since 1997.
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 Josh Thomas drafted?
Josh Thomas was selected No. 143 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2011 NFL Draft (Rd 5, Pick 12). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2011/josh-thomas.
What college did Josh Thomas play for?
Josh Thomas played college football at Buffalo in the Mid-American. See every Buffalo draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/buffalo-bulls.
How did Josh Thomas's NFL career turn out?
51 regular-season games · 7 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2011/josh-thomas.