Emmitt Thomas Net Worth
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Updated on January 14, 2026
Emmitt Thomas net worth is
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$900,000
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Emmitt Earl Thomas (born June 3, 1943) is currently the secondary coach of the National Football League's Kansas City Chiefs. He is a former college and professional football player who played for the American Football League's Kansas City Chiefs from 1966 to 1969, and then for the Chiefs in the NFL from 1970 to 1978. He owns the Chiefs all-time interception record with 58, which places him ninth on pro football's all-time list. Thomas was elected to the NFL's Pro Football Hall of Fame after being nominated by the Seniors Committee. | Net Worth | $900,000 |
| Date Of Birth | June 3, 1943 |
| Place Of Birth | Angleton, Texas, USA |
| Height | 6' 2" (1.88 m) |
| Profession | American football player and coach |
| Work Position | Emmitt Thomas—championships, awards, and honors |
| Nicknames | Emmitt Thomas, Thomas, Emmitt |
| Star Sign | Gemini |
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | Led the AFL in Interceptions in 1969 (9) and the NFL in 1974 (12). |
| 2 | Led the NFL in Interception Return Yards (214) in 1974. |
| 3 | Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2008. |
| 4 | Defensive back with the Kansas City Chiefs, 1966-1978. |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| NFL Films Presents | 2016 | TV Series documentary | Himself - Kansas City Chiefs Defensive Backs Coach |
| The NFL on CBS | 1970-2013 | TV Series | Himself - Washington Redskins Secondary Coach / Himself - St. Louis Cardinals Tight Ends / Wide Receivers Coach / ... |
| NBC Sunday Night Football | 2008 | TV Series | Himself - 2008 Hall of Fame Inductee |
| NFL on FOX | 1994-2002 | TV Series | Himself - Minnesota Vikings Defensive Coordinator / Himself - Atlanta Falcons Secondary Coach / Himself - minnesota Vikings Defensive coordinator / ... |
| ESPN's Sunday Night Football | 1995-2001 | TV Series | Himself - Minnesota Vikings Defensive Coordinator / Himself - Philadelphia Eagles Defensive Coordinator / Himself - Green Bay Packers Defensive Coordinator |
| NFL Monday Night Football | 1970-1999 | TV Series | Himself - Kansas City Chiefs Cornerback / Himself - Philadelphia Eagles Defensive Coordinator / Himself - Green Bay Packers Defensive Coordinator |
| TNT Sunday Night Football | 1995-1997 | TV Series | Himself - Philadelphia Eagles Defensive Coordinator |
| The NFL on NBC | 1966-1993 | TV Series | Himself - Kansas City Chiefs Cornerback / Himself - Washington Redskins Secondary Coach / Himself - St. Louis Cardinals Tight Ends / ... |
| 1971 NFL Pro Bowl | 1971 | TV Special | Himself - AFC Cornerback |
| Super Bowl IV | 1970 | TV Special | Himself - Kansas City Chiefs Right Cornerback |
| 1969 AFL Championship Game | 1970 | TV Movie | Himself - Kansas City Chiefs Cornerback |
| AFL-NFL World Championship Game | 1967 | TV Special | Himself - Kansas City Chiefs Defensive Back / Punt Returner |
| 1966 AFL Championship Game | 1967 | TV Movie | Himself - Kansas City Chiefs Cornerback |
Known for movies
The NFL on NBC (1966-1993)
as Himself - Kansas City Chiefs Cornerback / Himself
NFL on FOX (1994-2002)
as Himself - Minnesota Vikings Defensive Coordinator
NFL Monday Night Football (1970-1999)
as Himself - Kansas City Chiefs Cornerback / Himself
AFL-NFL World Championship Game (1967)
as Himself - Kansas City Chiefs Defensive Back / Punt
