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Former Ohio State Wide Receiver Michael Thomas Named NFL Offensive Player of the Year

Can't Guard Mike.

Michael Thomas proved his mantra this season as he was named the AP's NFL Offensive Player of the Year after a record-setting season.

Thomas finished the season with an NFL record 149 catches, surpassing Marvin Harrison's 143 catches in 2002. Thomas did it while also leading all wide receivers with a catch rate of 80.8 percent.

The most receptions ever in one season.

Michael Thomas is the 2019 Offensive Player of the Year! @cantguardmike

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