Ian Thomas was drafted No. 101 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2018 NFL Draft out of Indiana. 114 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value
2018 NFL Draft · Rd 4, Pick 1 · #101 overall
Ian Thomas Indiana Draft
Ian Thomas was drafted No. 101 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2018 NFL Draft out of Indiana. 114 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #101
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 2018
- NFL games
- 114
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 820th at Indiana
The pick
How Ian Thomas came off the board in 2018.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
-
Indiana
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'4" · 259 lbs
- Hometown
- Baltimore, MD
- Pre-draft board
- No. 101 prospect71.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
114 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value
- Games played
- 114
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 820th among Indiana picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 788% of career value
- Final season
- 20257 years after the draft
Around pick 101
Who came off the board on either side of Ian Thomas.
Boston College
Clemson
Ohio State
Texas Tech
Indiana in the 2018 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other TE picks from Indiana
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ian Thomas in the 2018 NFL Draft
Ian Thomas is a Tight end out of Indiana selected No. 101 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2018 NFL Draft. 114 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value Indiana has produced 71 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 Ian Thomas drafted?
Ian Thomas was selected No. 101 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2018 NFL Draft (Rd 4, Pick 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2018/ian-thomas.
What college did Ian Thomas play for?
Ian Thomas played college football at Indiana in the Big Ten. See every Indiana draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/indiana-hoosiers.
How did Ian Thomas's NFL career turn out?
114 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2018/ian-thomas.