| Number: | 52, 51 |
| Position: | Linebacker |
| Birth Date: | 25 July 1956 |
| Birth Place: | Topeka, Kansas, U.S. |
| Height Ft: | 6 |
| Height In: | 4 |
| Weight Lb: | 240 |
| College: | Kansas |
| Draftyear: | 1978 |
| Draftround: | 5 |
| Draftpick: | 126 |
| Pastteams: | |
| Highlights: | |
| Statlabel1: | Sacks |
| Statvalue1: | 4.5 |
| Statlabel2: | Fumble recoveries |
| Statvalue2: | 8 |
| Statlabel3: | Interceptions |
| Statvalue3: | 1 |
| Pfr: | DinkTo20 |
Thomas Dinkel (born July 25, 1956) is a former professional American football linebacker in the National Football League (NFL).
He played college football for the Kansas Jayhawks. He was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 5th round (126th overall pick) of the 1978 NFL draft. He played seven seasons for the Cincinnati Bengals.[1]