NameNo.PosSeasons playedGamesStarts
Broderick Thomas 51 LB 1989-93 80 55
CollegeHeightWeightDate of birth
Nebraska 6-4 250 20-Feb-67
How acquiredHow left
1st round pick 1989 Released after the 1993 season
Had a couple of seasons in his five-year Buc career as the main tackler and most well-known force on the Tampa defense. Known as "The Sandman", he was eventually cut in June 1994 in a cap-related move but one brought on by his lack of pass-coverage ability. His 1991 season in which he recorded nearly 200 tackles and had 11 sacks, deserved to be rewarded with a Pro Bowl berth but the Bucs' lack of success kept him from Hawaii. Went on to play for the Cowboys after leaving Tampa Bay.
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1989 1990 1991 1992 1993
GamesStartsGamesStartsGamesStartsGamesStartsGamesStarts
16 0 16 15 16 16 16 16 16 8

Interceptions
Season No. Yards Avg LG TD
1992 2 81 40.5 56 1
Total 2 81 40.5 56 1
Tackles
Season Solo Asst Total
1989 18 9 27
1990 48 24 72
1991 98 76 174
1992 62 51 113
1993 43 32 75
Total 269 192 461
Special Teams' Tackles
Season Solo Asst Total
1989 8
Total 8
SacksPasses Defensed
Season No. Season No
1989 2.0
1990 7.519903
1991 11.019913
1992 5.019928
1993 1.019934
Total 26.5Total18