Derrick Thomas
Outside linebacker · 1989–1999
Derrick Thomas is a former outside linebacker who played from 1989 to 1999. Derrick played college football at Alabama and was drafted in 1989 (round 1, pick 4). Listed at 6'3" and 255 lb.
Derrick Thomas: facts
- Position
- Outside linebacker (OLB)
- Career
- 1989–1999 (11 seasons)
- College
- Alabama
- Draft
- 1989, round 1, pick 4 (Kansas City Chiefs)
- Born
- January 1, 1967
- Height
- 6'3"
- Weight
- 255 lb
- Last team on record
- Kansas City Chiefs
Source: nflverse player and career records (CC BY 4.0). See the other 1989 draft picks in our database.
Derrick Thomas: career by team
Seasons on each roster from the nflverse roster files (CC BY 4.0); old team names are shown under today's franchise.
Also from Alabama
- A'Shawn RobinsonDL · Buccaneers
- Anfernee JenningsLB · Saints
- Bradley BozemanOL · Chargers
- Brian BranchDB · Lions
- Brian RobinsonRB · Falcons
- Bryce YoungQB · Panthers
- Byron YoungDL · Eagles
- Calvin RidleyWR · Titans
Drafted near Derrick in 1989
- Troy AikmanRound 1, pick 1 · QB
- Tony MandarichRound 1, pick 2 · G
- Barry SandersRound 1, pick 3 · RB
- Deion SandersRound 1, pick 5 · CB
- Broderick ThomasRound 1, pick 6 · LB
- Eric HillRound 1, pick 10 · LB
Derrick Thomas: questions
What position does Derrick Thomas play?
Outside linebacker (OLB), as recorded in the nflverse data.
Where did Derrick Thomas go to college?
Alabama. 89 other players in our dataset came from the same school.
When was Derrick Thomas drafted?
In 1989, round 1, pick 4, by the Kansas City Chiefs.
How tall is Derrick Thomas?
6'3" (75 inches), 255 lb.
Facts from nflverse (CC BY 4.0). Photos only from Wikimedia Commons under free licences, credited above. AllStar Grid is independent and not affiliated with the NFL or its teams. Credits