Julius Thomas was drafted No. 129 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2011 NFL Draft out of Portland State. 71 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value
2011 NFL Draft · Rd 4, Pick 32 · #129 overall
Julius Thomas Portland State Draft
Julius Thomas was drafted No. 129 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2011 NFL Draft out of Portland State. 71 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value
2× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #129
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 2011
- NFL games
- 71
- Years as starter
- 5
- Career AV
- 212nd at Portland State
- Pro Bowls
- 2
The pick
How Julius Thomas came off the board in 2011.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- Measurables
- 6'5" · 246 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 184 prospect52.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
71 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value
- Games played
- 71
- Seasons as a starter
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 212nd among Portland State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1362% of career value
- Final season
- 20176 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 129
Who came off the board on either side of Julius Thomas.
Virginia Tech
The Citadel
Clemson
New Mexico State
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The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Julius Thomas in the 2011 NFL Draft
Julius Thomas is a Tight end out of Portland State selected No. 129 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2011 NFL Draft. 71 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value Portland State has produced 12 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 Julius Thomas drafted?
Julius Thomas was selected No. 129 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2011 NFL Draft (Rd 4, Pick 32). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2011/julius-thomas.
What college did Julius Thomas play for?
Julius Thomas played college football at Portland State in the Big Sky. See every Portland State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/portland-state-vikings.
How did Julius Thomas's NFL career turn out?
71 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value Accolades: 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2011/julius-thomas.