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| Born | February 20, 1967 Houston, Texas |
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| Year(s) | 1989–1998 | ||
| NFL Draft | 1989 / Round: 1 / Pick: 6 | ||
| College | Nebraska | ||
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| Sacks | 47.5 | ||
| Interceptions | 2 | ||
| Touchdowns | 1 | ||
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Broderick Lee Thomas (born February 20, 1967 in Houston, Texas) is a former professional American football player in the National Football League.
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High school career
Thomas graduated from Madison High School in Houston in 1985.[1]
college career
Thomas was a two-time All-American (1987, 1988) at the University of Nebraska and was later named to the Nebraska All-Century team.[2] He was named the 36th greatest Buccaneer player of all time in 2003.[3]
Professional career
A 6'4", 254-lb. linebacker and defensive end, Thomas was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first round (sixth overall) of the 1989 NFL Draft. He played nine seasons in the NFL for the Buccaneers, Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings, and Dallas Cowboys.
Personal
Brodrick Thomas is also the nephew of former Chicago Bears linebacker Mike Singletary. He is also famous for trying to board a plane with a loaded handgun in his luggage. He sparked controversy in calling the University of Missouri football program "bottom of the barrel" on a call in radio show after Nebraska lost to Missouri 41-6 on October 6, 2007. His son is currently attending Madison High School.-#1 Quarterback
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