Earl Thomas
| File:Earl thomas shaggybevo.jpg Earl Thomas returning an interception against the Kansas Jayhawks | |
| Texas Longhorns – No. 12 | |
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| Position | Safety |
| Class |  Sophomore |
| Major | Unknown |
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| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
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| High school | West Orange-Stark High School, Orange, Texas |
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Earl Thomas is an American football safety. He currently attends the University of Texas at Austin in his sophomore year. After just one full season at safety, Thomas is regarded as one of the best defensive backs in the Big 12 Conference.[1]
High school career
While attending West Orange-Stark High School, Thomas was an all-state selection and three-year starter at defensive back, running back and wide receiver. He recorded 112 career tackles with 11 interceptions, two kickoff return touchdowns and two punt return TDs, while also having 1,850 rushing yards and 2,140 receiving yards in his career.
Considered a four-star recruit by Rivals.com, Thomas was ranked No. 19 among the best football prospects from Texas.[2] He chose Texas over Texas A&M on February 26, 2006.
College career
After redshirting his first year at Texas, Thomas started all 13 games at strong safety for the Longhorns in 2008, and ranked second on the team with 63 tackles and 17 pass breakups, the most ever by a Longhorn freshman. He also had two interceptions, four forced fumbles, and a blocked kick.
Thomas subsequently earned multiple All-Freshman honors, as he was named to FWAA′s Freshman All-America team, and he is currently a member of the Iota Delta Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated. ,[3] Sporting News′ Freshman All-American team,[4] College Football News′ All-Freshman first team,[5] and Rivals.com′s Freshman All-America team.[6]
References
- ^ Callahan, Sean (June 23, 2009). "Ranking the Big 12: Safeties". HuskersIllustrated.com.
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- ^ "AON Insurance/FWAA Freshman All-America Team". FWAA. January 8, 2009.
- ^ "Sporting News' college football All-Freshman Team". Sporting News. December 16, 2008.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ Cirminiello, Richard (December 11, 2008). "2008 CFN All-Freshman Defensive Team". College Football News.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ "Rivals.com 2008 Freshman All-America teams". Rivals.com. December 17, 2008.