Ian Thomas
27-Year-Old
2023 Receiving Stats
REC
5
YDS
56
TD
0
AVG
11.2
TAR
9
2024 Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Thomas' role has been relatively consistent over the course of his five seasons with the Panthers. Playing 17 games last term, he caught 21 of 30 targets for 197 yards while splitting time with Tommy Tremble. Heading into the upcoming campaign, the veteran is anticipated to feature behind starting tight end Hayden Hurst, which should keep his production around its usual, tepid level. Read Past Outlooks
Career-worst campaign
Thomas finished the regular season with five catches on nine targets for 56 yards in 12 games.
ANALYSIS
Thomas endured the worst campaign of his six-year career, with his five missed games playing a factor. Even when healthy, though, Thomas has long been a blocking tight end, not topping 200 receiving yards since his rookie year. With the Panthers having a potential out from the final year of Thomas' current contract, it remains to be seen whether he'll return to Carolina under a new front office and coaching staff.
Thomas endured the worst campaign of his six-year career, with his five missed games playing a factor. Even when healthy, though, Thomas has long been a blocking tight end, not topping 200 receiving yards since his rookie year. With the Panthers having a potential out from the final year of Thomas' current contract, it remains to be seen whether he'll return to Carolina under a new front office and coaching staff.
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How do Ian Thomas' 2023 advanced stats compare to other tight ends?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank.
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Air Yards Per Game
6.2Air Yards Per Snap
0.35% Team Air Yards
1.9%% Team Targets
1.7%Avg Depth of Target
8.2 YdsCatch Rate
55.6%Drop Rate
11.1%Avg Yds After Catch
7.0% Targeted On Route
13.8%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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How often does Ian Thomas run a route when on the field for a pass play?
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Ian Thomas
65 routes 9 targets
126 routes 24 targets
226 routes 32 targets
Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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Brighter future elsewhere?
Thomas would likely benefit from switching teams this offseason, David Newton of ESPN.com opines.
ANALYSIS
The 2018 fourth-round pick seems to impress every summer in training camp and then finds himself primarily utilized as a blocker once the games start to count in the standings. Thomas logged just 18 receptions in 2021 and a modest 54 over the last three seasons overall. With the Panthers having invested a third-round pick in Tommy Tremble last spring and Thomas still just 25 years old, a mutual parting of the ways is something Newton argues would make sense.
The 2018 fourth-round pick seems to impress every summer in training camp and then finds himself primarily utilized as a blocker once the games start to count in the standings. Thomas logged just 18 receptions in 2021 and a modest 54 over the last three seasons overall. With the Panthers having invested a third-round pick in Tommy Tremble last spring and Thomas still just 25 years old, a mutual parting of the ways is something Newton argues would make sense.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Thomas started a career-high 13 of 17 games last season, but he only managed 18 catches on 30 targets for 188 yards and didn't score any touchdowns. Despite that limited pass-catching profile - as well as rookie third-rounder Tommy Tremble sporting slightly better production - Thomas was re-signed on a three-year deal this offseason. That commitment figures to keep Thomas in a similar role during the upcoming campaign, with his blocking offering more value than his presence as a route runner.
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Suiting up for Week 16
Thomas (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Packers, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
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Questionable after full practice
Thomas (ankle) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Packers.
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Logs another limited session
Thomas (ankle) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
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Gets in limited practice Wednesday
Thomas (ankle) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.
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Won't play vs. Falcons
Thomas (ankle) is listed as out for Sunday's game versus the Falcons.
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