2010 MEDIA GUIDE - Seahawks Online Media Packet

HOW ACQUIRED: Drafted with the 14th overall
pick in the 2010 NFL Draft. First time club drafted
two players in the first round since 2001
(Koren Robinson, 9; Steve Hutchinson, 17). Only
second safety drafted by Seahawks in first
round (Kenny Easley, 1981). Fourth player drafted
out of Texas (Last: Marcus Tubbs, 2004).
COLLEGE: Named a Thorpe Award finalist
(nation’s top defensive back). Started all 27
games at Texas, posting 135 tackles (97 solos)
with 7.5 stops for losses of 37
yards
and one
pressure
on defense,
adding 19
tackles (17
solos) with a
blocked punt
performing on
UT’s special team coverage
units. Caused five fumbles and
returned four punts for 58 yards
(14.5 avg.). Deflected 21 passes
and intercepted ten others for 149
yards in returns. His ten interceptions
rank 11th on the school’s career record
list.
RS SOPHOMORE: Earned All-American
first-team honors from The NFL Draft Report,
Walter Camp Football Foundation, American
Football Coaches Association, AP, and
Football Writers Association of America, adding
second-team honors from The Sporting News.
Finalist for Jim Thorpe Award, given to the
Nation’s top defensive back. Unanimous All-Big
Twelve Conference first-team choice. Recorded
65 tackles (46 solo), one forced fumble and led
the league (third in nation) with eight interceptions.
His eight interceptions in 2009 set the
school season-record, topping the previous
mark of seven that was shared by Nathan
Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Safety
Height . .5-10 Weight . . .202
College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Texas
NFL Seasons . . . . . . . . . .Rookie
Seahawks Seasons . . . . .Rookie
Born . . . . . . . . . . . .May 7, 1989
Hometown . . . . . . . .Orange, Texas
Vasher (2001), Seahawks secondary coach Jerry
Gray (1984), William Graham (1981), Jack Crain
(1940) and Noble Doss (1940). It also ranks second
on the Big Twelve Conference season
record list behind Josh Bullocks of Nebraska
(ten in 2001). RS FRESHMAN: Earned firstteam
Freshman All-American honors from the
Football Writers Association of America, College
Football News and The Sporting News. Started
all 13 games at strong safety, recording 70 tackles
(51 solo) and two interceptions. Part of unit
that led the Big Twelve and finished 12th in the
nation in scoring defense. TRUE FRESHMAN:
Redshirted as a freshman.
PERSONAL: Attended West Orange-Stark
High School (Texas). Earned all-state selection
and three-year starter at DB, RB and WR.
Recorded 112 career tackles with 11 interceptions,
two kickoff return TDs and two punt
return TDs. Also had 1,850 rushing yards and
2,140 receiving yards. Helped team to a 24-2
record over his final two seasons. Also lettered
in basketball, baseball and track and
field. A two-time letterman in basketball,
averaged 10 ppg. A two-time letterman in
baseball, played centerfield and shortstop
and hit over .300. A three-time letterman
in track and field, participated in relays
and long jump. An active member of his
church in which his grandfather, Earl
Thomas, is the pastor. Was part of
a rebuilding project following
Hurricane Katrina. His uncle,
Anthony Thomas, was a linebacker
at Stephen F. Austin
(1997-99).
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