Tight End
No. 88
Oregon State
"The Giants claim that Aaron Thomas is the most underrated tight end in pro football. He doesn't get many All-Pro calls, but his name is always mentioned by the other side when trades are discussed.
A 6-3, 210-pounder, he does a solid job of blocking up at the line, and he runs with the speed of a split end, taking those enormous strides of his as he digs downfield. He's particularly slippery on down-and-in patterns and on making the sideline catch.
Now in his seventh pro year (six of them with the Giants), he has caught 154 passes for 2,778 yards and 20 touchdowns. Last season, he made 43 catches for 683 yards, a 15.9 average, and four touchdowns.
He's from Oregon State."
-Jack Zanger, Pro Football 1967
"Unsung Aaron continues to do his unusually great job for New York. In 1966 he had his best year receiving, with 43 grabs for 683 yards and four touchdowns.
Aaron has the size for playing tight and blocking, and the speed and moves of a deep receiver."
-1967 Philadelphia Cards, No. 119
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