The 46 players somehow drafted before Michael Thomas in 2016

There are great draft mysteries. Tom Brady, for one. And then there is Michael Thomas, who somehow lasted until the 47th pick in 2016.

39. Noah Spence

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Linebacker Noah Spence was not a prolific starter in Tampa Bay or with Washington. The former Eastern Kentucky LB via Ohio State was the Defensive Rookie of the Month in November 2016. Since, not so much. He’s started a total of six games in his NFL career. He was waived by Washington on Nov. 19.