Ron Thomas

Ron Thomas (born May 15, 1994) is an American football running back for the Cincinnati Bengals. He played college football at Iowa. The Cincinnati Bengals selected him with the 8th overall pick in the 2018 NFLHC Draft.
==Early Years==
Ron Thomas was born in Leipsic, Ohio. He attended Leipsic High School. 
==College Career== 
Ron Thomas attended Iowa for four years. He was the team's starting running back during his entire career. When Thomas graduated, he did so as one of the best running backs in CFBHC history. He finished 7th in carries, 6th in rushing yards, and 6th in rushing touchdowns all-time. 
====College Statistics====
Year 	Rushing	Rushing	Rushing	Rushing	Rushing	Rushing	Rushing	Receiving	Receiving	Receiving	Receiving	Receiving
Year 	GP 	Carries	Yards 	TD 	YPC 	YPG 	Fumbles	Catches 	Yards 	TD 	YPC 	YPG
2014 	12 	83 	355 	5 	4.28 	29.58 	0 	3 	40 	1 	13.33 	40.00
2015 	14 	156 	832 	14 	5.33 	59.43 	1 	0 	0 	0 	0.00 	0.00
2016 	14 	273 	1,694 	20 	6.21 	121.00 	0 	7 	91 	1 	13.00 	45.50
2017 	12 	273 	1,490 	16 	5.46 	124.17 	0 	0 	0 	0 	0.00 	0.00
Totals	52 	785 	4,371 	55 	5.57 	84.06 	1 	10 	131 	2 	13.10 	43.67
==Professional Career==
===Pre-draft===
The general consensus around the NFL was that Ron Thomas was the top running back in his class. During his junior and senior seasons, he demonstrated his workhorse qualities, while proving to be a durable back for the Hawkeyes. 
====Combine Statistics====
40 yard dash	Vertical	Broad	Bench Press	Shuttle	Cone
4.35 	38 	10'3 	22 	4.11 	6.68
===Draft===
Thomas was selected in the 1st round of the 2018 NFLHC Draft by the Cincinnati Bengals. He was the 1st running back taken in 2018. Thomas became the 6th running back to ever be drafted in the 1st Round. 
==Professional Career==
The Bengals immediately named Thomas the team's starting running back. 
====Professional Statistics====
Year 	Rushing	Rushing	Rushing	Rushing	Rushing	Rushing	Rushing	Receiving	Receiving	Receiving	Receiving	Receiving
Year 	GP 	Carries	Yards 	TD 	YPC 	YPG 	Fumbles	Catches 	Yards 	TD 	YPC 	YPG
2018 	6 	164 	803 	7 	4.90 	133.83 	1 	4 	68 	0 	17.00 	34.00
Totals	6 	164 	803 	7 	4.90 	133.83 	1 	4 	68 	0 	17.00 	34.00
====Player Rating====
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Year	Team	Rating	Change
2018	CIN 	83 	N/A