Duane Thomas

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Duane Thomas (born June 21, 1947) is a former american football running back who played four seasons for the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins from 1970 to 1974. Drug problems cut his career short.

Thomas played college football at West Texas A&M University and was drafted in the first round of the 1970 NFL Draft by the Cowboys. As a rookie in 1970, he led Dallas and finished eighth in the NFL in rushing with 803 yards on 151 carries and five touchdowns. Thomas led the league in touchdowns in the 1971 NFL season with eleven rushing touchdowns and thirteen overall. He also led Dallas in rushing with 793 yards on 175 carries. After missing the entire 1972 season, Thomas played with the Redskins in 1973 and 1974, rushing for a total of 442 yards. His career rushing totals were 2038 yards on 453 carries, with 21 touchdowns. He also caught 38 passes for 297 yards, with 3 touchdowns.