Broderick Lee Thomas was born on February 20,1967 and is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings, and Dallas Cowboys.
21 Facts About Broderick Thomas
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Broderick Thomas played college football for the Nebraska Cornhuskers, earning unanimous All-American honors in 1988.
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Broderick Thomas graduated from Madison High School in Houston in 1985.
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Broderick Thomas played eight games as a true freshman, registering 13 tackles and 2 sacks.
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Broderick Thomas called himself "Sandman", because he "put running backs to sleep".
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Broderick Thomas is considered to be one of the greatest defensive players in the history of Nebraska football and was named to the Nebraska All-Century team.
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Broderick Thomas was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first round of the 1989 NFL draft.
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Broderick Thomas was a backup player, making 27 tackles, two sacks and one forced fumble.
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Broderick Thomas finished with 174 tackles, 11 sacks, 22 quarterback pressures, 10 tackles for loss, 7 forced fumbles, 2 fumble recoveries and received Pro Bowl consideration.
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Broderick Thomas earned NFC Defensive Player of the Week honors after collecting 11 tackles, 2 sacks, 3 passes defended and 2 fumble recoveries against the Detroit Lions.
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Broderick Thomas tallied 113 tackles, 5 sacks, 8 tackles for loss, 3 fumble recoveries and 8 passes defensed.
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Broderick Thomas's playing time was reduced to eight starts while platooning with Jimmy Williams, starting at right linebacker against the Giants and at left linebacker in seven of the next eight games.
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On July 15,1994, Broderick Thomas signed as a free agent with the Detroit Lions.
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Broderick Thomas finished with 85 tackles and 7 sacks.
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On March 9,1995, Broderick Thomas signed as a free agent with the Minnesota Vikings.
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Broderick Thomas recorded 86 tackles, 6 sacks, 6 tackles for loss and 7 passes defensed.
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Broderick Thomas was released on February 9,1996 after being charged with possession of an unauthorized handgun and drunk driving.
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On March 22,1996, Broderick Thomas was signed by the Dallas Cowboys as a free agent to replace Dixon Edwards, who in turn signed with the Vikings to replace Broderick Thomas.
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In 1997, Broderick Thomas played as a backup defensive end, registering 31 tackles, 3.5 sacks and 10 quarterback pressures.
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Broderick Thomas was not resigned after the season, finishing his career with a streak of 144 consecutive games played.
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Broderick Thomas is married to Yvonne Broderick Thomas and is the nephew of former Chicago Bears linebacker and San Francisco 49ers head coach Mike Singletary.