Saints receiver Michael Thomas chosen for Madden NFL 21 game’s 99 Club

When you catch more passes in a single season than anyone in NFL history, you’re probably considered by many to be close to the perfect receiver.

In the case of Saints star Michael Thomas, that applied in both the real world and the virtual video game universe.

Thomas was selected for the 99 Club by EA Sports for the Madden NFL 21 game set for release on August 25.

Saints WR Michael Thomas joins Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes, Panthers RB Christian McCaffrey, Rams DT Aaron Donald and Patriots CB Stephon Gilmore as members of this year’s Madden 99 Club. pic.twitter.com/y7fU0SHtOo

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 17, 2020

Other NFL elite players in that group include Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, Rams defensive lineman Aaron Donald, Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey and Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore.

99 in real life, 99 on the game… @Cantguardmike 😏#99Club #Madden21 pic.twitter.com/IyqGa18lMj

— Madden NFL 21 (@EAMaddenNFL) July 17, 2020

Last season, Thomas dazzled in the NFL’s 100th season by setting an all-time record for receptions with 149 on his way to being named Offensive Player of the Year.

the three-time Pro Bowl selection and first-team All-Pro’s 470 receptions is the most in history for any player through their first four seasons.