Player
Logan Thomas
TE
The 2020 breakout shows exactly where Thomas went from journeyman to producer—and how a single season of opportunity can define a late-bloomer's career arc.
His 2020 WAS year was the breakout: 72-670-6. Career-high in catches, yards, and TDs all in one season.
TrendThomas year-by-year receiving
| Year | Tm | Rec | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | BUF | 7 | 67 | 1 |
| 2018 | BUF | 12 | 77 | 0 |
| 2019 | DET | 16 | 173 | 1 |
| 2020 | WAS | 72 | 670 | 6 |
| 2021 | WAS | 18 | 196 | 3 |
| 2022 | WAS | 39 | 323 | 1 |
| 2023 | WAS | 55 | 496 | 4 |
Receiving yards by year
| Season | Yards |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 173 |
| 2020 | 670 |
| 2021 | 196 |
| 2022 | 323 |
| 2023 | 496 |
Why it matters. The 2020 breakout shows exactly where Thomas went from journeyman to producer—and how a single season of opportunity can define a late-bloomer's career arc.
WAS era: 184-1,685-14. Pre-WAS: 35-317-2. Washington was where his TE career actually became a career.
SplitThomas career splits
| Stop | Years | Rec | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WAS | 2020–2023 | 184 | 1,685 | 14 |
| DET | 2019 | 16 | 173 | 1 |
| BUF | 2017–2018 | 19 | 144 | 1 |
Why it matters. The WAS vs. pre-WAS split illustrates how much team fit mattered to Thomas's development. He spent three years accumulating 35 catches before Washington gave him true opportunity.
4th-round QB in 2014 with the 120th pick by ARI. Threw 10 NFL pass plays as QB. Caught 219 NFL passes as TE. The conversion is virtually unprecedented.
RareThomas QB-to-TE profile
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Draft pick (2014) | #120 by ARI (Rd 4) |
| Drafted as | QB |
| NFL pass plays as QB | 10 (inc. 2 sacks) |
| NFL receptions as TE | 219 |
| Receiving TDs as TE | 16 |
Why it matters. The data confirms Thomas is the only player in the DB drafted as a QB who later logged 16 receiving TDs at a different position. The specific pick number and passing play count are exact DB-verified facts.
In 2014 Week 5 as QB, Thomas threw an 81-yard TD pass to Ellington vs Denver. In 2020 as TE, he threw a 28-yard pass to McLaurin. NFL's only player with a TD pass and 10+ receiving TDs.
AnomalyThomas passing plays: QB and TE
| Year | Role | Target | Yards | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Wk5 (ARI vs DEN) | QB | A.Ellington | 81 | Yes |
| 2018 Wk10 (BUF vs NYJ) | TE gadget | R.Foster | 15 | No |
| 2020 Wk12 (WAS vs DAL) | TE gadget | T.McLaurin | 28 | No |
Why it matters. Thomas is verified by the DB as the only player drafted as a QB who later recorded a passing TD (as QB) and 10+ receiving TDs (as TE) in the same career—a dual offensive contribution across position changes that has no modern parallel.
He played QB at Virginia Tech. Drafted #120 by ARI in 2014. By 2020 he was a top-15 fantasy TE in Washington (72-670-6 regular season).
TrendThomas career milestones
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2014 | QB drafted #120 by ARI (Rd 4) |
| 2016 | Position change to TE (BUF) |
| 2020 | Career-high 72-670-6 (WAS, reg season) |
| 2021 | Injury → only 5 games, 18-196-3 |
| 2023 | 55-496-4 comeback (WAS) |
Why it matters. The career timeline shows how rare Thomas's arc is: drafted as QB, converted late, and peaked at year 7 in the league. The 2021 injury and 2023 recovery further illustrate the durability challenge for converted players.
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