Michael Thomas (wide receiver, born 1993)

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1. When was Michael Thomas (wide receiver, born 1993) born?March 3, 1993
2. What is the college?Ohio State University
3. What is the single season receptions record?149 receptions in the 2019 NFL season
4. Who is Michael Thomas?Michael Thomas is a famous American football player who plays as a wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints. He is known for catching many passes and helping his team score points.
5. What record did Michael Thomas set in 2019?In 2019, Michael Thomas caught 149 passes in one season, the most ever by a player in a single NFL season.

Wide Receiver: An offensive player positioned on the flank, primarily responsible for running downfield routes and catching passes.
NFL Draft: The annual process by which NFL teams select eligible college football players to join their rosters.
Receptions: A statistic in American football denoting a successful catch of a forward pass by an eligible receiver.
Receiving Yards: The total yardage gained by a player after successfully catching a pass, measured from the line of scrimmage.