Broderick Thomas

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Broderick Thomas
Date of birth February 20, 1967
Place of birth Flag of United States Houston, Texas
Position(s) Defensive End, Linebacker
College Nebraska
NFL Draft 1989 / Round 1/ Pick 6
Statistics
Team(s)
1989-1993
1994
1995
1996-1997
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Detroit Lions
Minnesota Vikings
Dallas Cowboys

Broderick Thomas (born February 20, 1967 in Houston, Texas), is an American former professional football player. A 6'4", 254-lb. linebacker and defensive end, Thomas was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1st round (6th overall) of the 1989 NFL Draft. He played nine seasons in the NFL for the Buccaneers, Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings, and Dallas Cowboys.

Thomas was a two-time All-American at the University of Nebraska and was later named to the Nebraska All-Century team [1]. He was named the 36th greatest Buccaneer player of all time in 2003 [2]. 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.