Inducted 2014
Date of Birth
1/1/1967
Birthplace
Miami, FL
School
University of Alabama (1985-1988)
Bio
Derrick Thomas, linebacker, Alabama - Thomas set Crimson Tide career records for sacks (52) and tackles for loss (68). He won the 1988 Butkus Award, given to the nation's top linebacker. As a senior he had a school record 27 sacks in earned the SEC's Defensive Player of the Year honor. Thomas died in 2000 following an automobile accident that left him paralyzed. In 2009, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Stats
Height 6'3"
Weight 230
Career Highlights
- 1988 All-Conference
- 1988 Butkus Award winner
- 1988 Heisman - tenth
- 1988 Unanimous All-America
- 1987 All-Conference
- 1987 Second-team All-America
Class of 2014
Cornerback
Dre' Bly
Offensive Tackle
Tony Boselli
Defensive Tackle
Dave Butz
Linebacker
Shane Conlan
Quarterback
Joe Hamilton
Linebacker
John Huard
Running Back
Darrin Nelson
Offensive Tackle
Willie Roaf
Quarterback
John Sciarra
Wide Receiver
Sterling Sharpe
Cornerback
Leonard Smith
Linebacker
Derrick Thomas
Running Back
LaDainian Tomlinson
Tight End
Wesley Walls
Coach
Mike Bellotti
Coach
Jerry Moore
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