Pierre Thomas is a Running Back and Kick Returner for the New Orleans Saints.

Pierre originally signed with the Saints as an undrafted free agent in 2007. In his first career start as a rookie, Pierre became the first player in Saints’ history and only the second rookie in NFL history to gain over 100 yards rushing and receiving in the same game.

Pierre has emerged as an important part of the Saints’ offensive attack. In 2008, Pierre led New Orleans with 12 TDs, and had 1,702 total yards – including a team-high 625 yards rushing and 25.6 yards per kick return. In his final six games in 2008, Pierre was the Saints’ featured running back and averaged 112.8 yards of total offense per game while also picking up NFC Special Teams Player of the Week honors in Week 14.

Pierre played college football for the Fighting Illini. Pierre started for the Illini as a true freshman and remained a starter for his entire college career. Pierre ended his college career ranked seventh all-time on the Illini rushing list with 2,393 yards and third all-time on the all-purpose yardage list with 4,099 yards.

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