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Emmitt Thomas Net Worth

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Updated on January 14, 2026



Emmitt Thomas net worth is
$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 BirthJune 3, 1943
Place Of BirthAngleton, Texas, USA
Height6' 2" (1.88 m)
ProfessionAmerican football player and coach
Work PositionEmmitt Thomas—championships, awards, and honors
NicknamesEmmitt Thomas, Thomas, Emmitt
Star SignGemini
#Fact
1Led the AFL in Interceptions in 1969 (9) and the NFL in 1974 (12).
2Led the NFL in Interception Return Yards (214) in 1974.
3Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2008.
4Defensive back with the Kansas City Chiefs, 1966-1978.

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
NFL Films Presents2016TV Series documentaryHimself - Kansas City Chiefs Defensive Backs Coach
The NFL on CBS1970-2013TV SeriesHimself - Washington Redskins Secondary Coach / Himself - St. Louis Cardinals Tight Ends / Wide Receivers Coach / ...
NBC Sunday Night Football2008TV SeriesHimself - 2008 Hall of Fame Inductee
NFL on FOX1994-2002TV SeriesHimself - Minnesota Vikings Defensive Coordinator / Himself - Atlanta Falcons Secondary Coach / Himself - minnesota Vikings Defensive coordinator / ...
ESPN's Sunday Night Football1995-2001TV SeriesHimself - Minnesota Vikings Defensive Coordinator / Himself - Philadelphia Eagles Defensive Coordinator / Himself - Green Bay Packers Defensive Coordinator
NFL Monday Night Football1970-1999TV SeriesHimself - Kansas City Chiefs Cornerback / Himself - Philadelphia Eagles Defensive Coordinator / Himself - Green Bay Packers Defensive Coordinator
TNT Sunday Night Football1995-1997TV SeriesHimself - Philadelphia Eagles Defensive Coordinator
The NFL on NBC1966-1993TV SeriesHimself - Kansas City Chiefs Cornerback / Himself - Washington Redskins Secondary Coach / Himself - St. Louis Cardinals Tight Ends / ...
1971 NFL Pro Bowl1971TV SpecialHimself - AFC Cornerback
Super Bowl IV1970TV SpecialHimself - Kansas City Chiefs Right Cornerback
1969 AFL Championship Game1970TV MovieHimself - Kansas City Chiefs Cornerback
AFL-NFL World Championship Game1967TV SpecialHimself - Kansas City Chiefs Defensive Back / Punt Returner
1966 AFL Championship Game1967TV MovieHimself - Kansas City Chiefs Cornerback

Known for movies

Himself - Kansas City Chiefs Cornerback / Himself - St. Louis Cardinals Tight Ends / Himself - Washington Redskins Secondary Coach / Wide Receivers Coach / Himself - Kansas City Chiefs Defensive Back

The NFL on NBC (1966-1993)
as Himself - Kansas City Chiefs Cornerback / Himself

Himself - Minnesota Vikings Defensive Coordinator / Himself - Atlanta Falcons Secondary Coach / Himself - Green Bay Packers Defensive Coordinator / Himself - Minnesota vikings Defensive Coordinator / Himself - Philadelphia Eagles Defensive Coordinator / Himself - Washington Redskins Secondary Coach / Himself - minnesota Vikings Defensive coordinator

NFL on FOX (1994-2002)
as Himself - Minnesota Vikings Defensive Coordinator

Himself - Kansas City Chiefs Cornerback / Himself - Philadelphia Eagles Defensive Coordinator / Himself - Green Bay Packers Defensive Coordinator

NFL Monday Night Football (1970-1999)
as Himself - Kansas City Chiefs Cornerback / Himself

Himself - Kansas City Chiefs Defensive Back / Punt Returner

AFL-NFL World Championship Game (1967)
as Himself - Kansas City Chiefs Defensive Back / Punt