Rams add a burner in WR Mike Thomas

The Los Angeles Rams have selected wide receiver Mike Thomas out of Southern Mississippi in the sixth round of the 2016 NFL Draft.

One of college football's most productive receivers in 2015, Thomas registered 71 catches for 1,391 yards and 14 touchdowns. His addition to the Rams with the 206th pick, shows a clear movement to get new quarterback Jared Goff some weapons for the 2016 season.

Los Angeles took tight end Tyler Higby and receiver Pharoh Cooper in the fourth round, and tight end Temarrick Hemingway in the sixth to aid in the No. 1 overall pick's development at the professional level.

Mike Thomas Bio

Position: WR
School: Southern Mississippi
College Experience: Senior
Height: 6-1
Weight: 200 lbs.

Strengths

• Gamer. Had best performance of senior season in bowl game against Washington, recording nine catches for 190 yards and two touchdowns.
• Able to accelerate and create yards after the catch.
• Has solid core strength and durability. Went for more than 100 yards in eight of final 11 games in senior season, finishing with the seventh-most receiving yards in the nation last season.
• Plays like his hair is on fire. Motor is always in the red and brings enthusiasm and urgency to the field. Plays bigger than his size. (NFL.com)

Weaknesses

• Struggles to separate from press-man coverage, possessing average speed.
• Doesn't have any moves at the line of scrimmage.
• Inconsistent hands. Had a drop rate of 10.1 percent.
• Doesn't show much commitment or determination as a blocker. Could be a liability for run-first teams.

Pro Day Results

*40-yard dash time is unofficial, not electronically timed