It seems like Alabama Football has heavy hitters on defense every year now but before there was Reuben, Rolando or Dont’a – there was Derrick Thomas.
Derrick Thomas still holds every Alabama Football sack record with 52 during his time wearing crimson and white from 85-88, 27 in his last season with the Tide and 5 in a single game against Texas A & M.
Those monster numbers earned him All American status, the Butkus Award and fear from signal callers that saw him on the other side of the line. Check out these highlights from Thomas’ time in Tuscaloosa.