Michael Thomas Net Worth: Contract, Salary, Career Earnings, Stats

Michael Thomas is an American professional football wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints of the NFL. He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the second round with the 47th overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft. He played college football at Ohio State. His net worth is $80 million.

This article is about Michael Thomas’s net worth, contract, salary, earnings, biography, girlfriend, and more.

Michael Thomas’s Biography and Career

Michael William Thomas Jr. was born on March 3, 1999, in Los Angeles, California, U.S. He attended William Howard Taft High School in Woodland Hills, California, and played football as a wide receiver.

College Career

Thomas joined Ohio State and played college football for the Buckeyes from 2012-2015.

As a freshman in 2012, he played in twelve games and had three receptions for 22 yards and 0 receiving touchdowns. As a sophomore in 2013, Thomas was redshirted. In the 2015 season, he had 56 receptions for 781 receiving yards and nine receiving touchdowns.

Professional Career

Michael Thomas was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the second round with the 47th overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft.

In his rookie season in 2016,  Thomas set franchise records for a rookie in receptions, receiving yards, and touchdowns. He recorded 92 receptions, 1,137 receiving yards, and 9 touchdowns. He was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team of 2016.

In 2019, Thomas finished the season with an NFL record 149 catches for 1,725 yards and nine touchdowns. Thomas was awarded NFL Offensive Player of the Year for his performance during the 2019 season.

Thomas was named to the First-team All-Pro twice (2018,2019), 3-time Pro Bowl (2017-2019), and 2-time NFL receptions leader (2018,2019).

Michael Thomas’s Net Worth, Salary, Career Earnings, and Contract

In 2024, running back Michael Thomas’s net worth is $80 million. His prime source of earnings is his football contract. His average annual salary is $10 million for the Saints.

Contract

In 2019, Thomas signed a 5-year contract with New Orleans Saints, worth $96,250,000. The contract came with a signing bonus of $20 million and a total guarantee of $60.598 million. His contract is due to expire in 2024.

In 2016, Thomas signed a 4-year rookie contract with the Saints, worth $5,118,971. Including a $1,922,888 signing bonus and $2,605,569 guaranteed.

Career Earnings

Thomas has played 7 seasons with the Saints. His career earnings are $66,260,383, only from football salaries.

The following table refers to Thomas’s career earnings in 7 seasons.

Year	Team	Earnings
2016	New Orleans Saints	$2,511,357
2017	New Orleans Saints	$682,681
2018	New Orleans Saints	$915,361
2019	New Orleans Saints	$11,648,043
2020	New Orleans Saints	$21,000,000
2021	New Orleans Saints	$12,800,000
2022	New Orleans Saints	$16,702,941

Personal Info

Full Name	Michael William Thomas Jr.
Born	March 3, 1993
Current Club	New Orleans Saints
NFL Draft	2016 / Round: 2 / Pick: 47
Position	Wide Receiver
Shirt No.	13
Age	30
Height	191 cm (6 ft 3 in)
Weight	212 lb (96 kg)
Birthplace	Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Nationality	American
Net Worth	$80 million
Average Annual Salary	$10,000,000
Relationship Status	Single
Girlfriend	n/a
Instagram	cantguardmike

Girlfriend

Thomas had a girlfriend named Bailey Davis, though his relationship was private. He is not in any kind of relationship now.

Age

Born on March 3, 1993. He is 30 years old.

Height

He is 191 cm (6 ft 3 in) tall.

Weight

He is 212 lbs (96 kg).

NFL Stats

[As of 2022]

Receptions	526
Receiving Yards	6,121
Receiving Touchdowns	35

FAQs

What is Michael Thomas’s Net Worth?

His net worth is $80 million.

How much is his average annual salary?

$10 million.

Which college did he play for?

Ohio State.

What is his shirt no.?

He wears No. 13 for the Saints.