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Texas Football: 10 Former Longhorns to Watch this NFL Season

By Tyler Brett

Sep 4, 2016; Austin, TX, USA; Fans in the Texas student section cheer during the game between the Texas Longhorns and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Texas won 50-47 in double overtime. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 4, 2016; Austin, TX, USA; Fans in the Texas student section cheer during the game between the Texas Longhorns and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Texas won 50-47 in double overtime. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 6, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas (29) against the Minnesota Vikings at TCF Bank Stadium. The Seahawks defeated the Vikings 38-7. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 6, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas (29) against the Minnesota Vikings at TCF Bank Stadium. The Seahawks defeated the Vikings 38-7. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /

The Legion of Boom wouldn’t be what it is for the Seattle Seahawks if not for Earl Thomas. With Thomas roaming center field for the Hawks, their secondary ranks among football’s most feared and potent defensive groups.

Thomas has been a difference maker ever since he stepped foot on the field at Texas. After a redshirt season, Thomas played his way into the starting lineup and immediately began to dominate. He started all 13 games for Texas in 2008, ranking second on the team with 63 tackles and setting a freshman record with 17 pass breakups to go with two interceptions, four forced fumbles and blocked kick. Thomas was even better in 2009, recording eight interceptions, returning two of them for touchdowns. For his effort, he was named First-Team All-Big 12 and a consensus All-American that season.

That incredible level of play made Thomas the No.15 overall selection in the 2010 draft to Seattle. Thomas quickly emerged as an elite pass defender. He’s been to five straight Pro Bowls, had three First-Team All-Pro honors, and was a key contributor to Seattle’s 2013 Super Bowl victory. In six seasons, Thomas has recorded 506 tackles, 46 pass deflections, 21 interceptions, nine forced fumbles and has scored touchdowns.

Seattle hosts Miami in Week 1 this Sunday.

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