# @fb_universe on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DUUSsPGDE6E
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/55145967-fb-universe-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-02-04T01:11:13.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Football Universe (@fb_universe) — https://gondola.cc/fb_universe

## Caption

The greatest start to a career ever seen. 🏆📉

Before injuries slowed him down, Michael Thomas put up numbers that didn't seem real. 🥇🎯 From 2016 to 2019, he became the engine of the Saints' high-powered offense and Drew Brees’ most trusted target.

The 470 Club: He holds the NFL record for the most receptions through a player's first four seasons (470). 📈

Consistent Greatness: He is the only player in NFL history to record 90+ receptions in each of his first four seasons.

The Saints’ Anchor: He owns nearly every major franchise receiving record, including most catches in a game (16) and most yards in a game (211).

Though his later years were plagued by ankle and knee injuries, his peak was a masterclass in route running and physical dominance at the catch point.

Who had the better prime: Michael Thomas or Julio Jones? 👇

#MichaelThomas #Saints #NewOrleansSaints #WhoDat #CantGuardMike #NFLRecords #NFLHistory #OffensivePlayerOfTheYear #DrewBrees #OhioState #Buckeyes #NFLStats #GridironLegends

(via flock.nick6 on TT)

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ohiostate, nflrecords, michaelthomas, saints, offensiveplayeroftheyear, nflhistory, drewbrees, cantguardmike, nflstats, buckeyes, whodat, neworleanssaints, gridironlegends

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