Perhaps the greatest pass rusher in college football history, the cerebral Derrick Thomas was one of the best in the game at any level. For over a decade, the 6’3” 255-pound Thomas terrorized pass rushers. We may never see his like again.
His game against Penn State was considered his collegiate masterpiece and remains one of the most dominating single performances by a defender in college football history: 3 sacks, 9 hurries, 12 knockdowns, a safety, 13 tackles.
He would not only repeat the feat against the Seattle Seahawks as a member of the Kansas City Chiefs, but would set a record that may never be topped -- seven sacks in one game, although he almost tied it a year later recording six sacks in a game.