In honor of the 55 remaining days before the kickoff of the 2016, we honor Derrick Thomas, #55, arguably the greatest pass rusher of all time.
Though a title claimed by several more northerly based universities, it’d be hard to argue against Alabama’s status as "Linebacker U." Over the years, the sheer number of Tide linebackers who’ve made their marks on the college and professional ranks is astounding: Lee Roy Jordon, Woodrow Lowe, Cornelius Bennett, Keith McCants, DeMeco Ryans, Rolando McClain, Dont’a Hightower, C.J. Mosley…the list goes on and on.
But one name stands above all others, in both the record books of the college and NFL games as well as in the hearts of Alabama fans far and wide.