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Jersey Number 42
Derrick Thomas
- Position:
- LS
- Ht./Wt.:
- 6-2 / 243
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Elba, AL
- High School:
- Elba
OUTLOOK: Returns as the Trojans’ starting long snapper ... May also see some time at tight end.
2007: Started all 12 games as the Trojans’ snapper for punts, PATs and field goals ... Was credited with one tackle.
2006: Saw action in one game as the backup long snapper.
2005: Redshirted, did not play.
PREP: Was a five-year letter winner for coach Mike Waters at Elba HS ... Primarily played on the offensive and defensive lines, but also played linebacker, tight end, kicker and fullback ... Won the Earl Mchouough Memorial Award for pride and dedication ... Recorded 65 career tackles, including nine for loss ... Also lettered in basketball, baseball and golf ... Was named team MVP in baseball as a senior after hitting .520 and recording 89 strikeouts as a left-handed pitcher ... Was named to Who’s Who Among American High School Students.
PERSONAL: Full name is James Frederick Thomas, Jr. ... Was born on April 20, 1986 ... Is the son of Freddie and Deanne Thomas ... Has two sisters, Maisie (17) and Ivie (5) ... His cousin, Brandon Gunner, was a pitcher at the University of South Alabama ... Is a Sport and Fitness Management major.
2007: Started all 12 games as the Trojans’ snapper for punts, PATs and field goals ... Was credited with one tackle.
2006: Saw action in one game as the backup long snapper.
2005: Redshirted, did not play.
PREP: Was a five-year letter winner for coach Mike Waters at Elba HS ... Primarily played on the offensive and defensive lines, but also played linebacker, tight end, kicker and fullback ... Won the Earl Mchouough Memorial Award for pride and dedication ... Recorded 65 career tackles, including nine for loss ... Also lettered in basketball, baseball and golf ... Was named team MVP in baseball as a senior after hitting .520 and recording 89 strikeouts as a left-handed pitcher ... Was named to Who’s Who Among American High School Students.
PERSONAL: Full name is James Frederick Thomas, Jr. ... Was born on April 20, 1986 ... Is the son of Freddie and Deanne Thomas ... Has two sisters, Maisie (17) and Ivie (5) ... His cousin, Brandon Gunner, was a pitcher at the University of South Alabama ... Is a Sport and Fitness Management major.
Troy vs. Toledo (Full Highlights)
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Players Postgame Press Conference (Kent State)
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Player Postgame Press Conference (Fortuna Ngnawo, Emani Jenkins) - Toledo
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