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Dennis Thurman is a former defensive back out of USC, selected by the Dallas Cowboys with the 306th overall pick (round 11) in the 1978 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the Dallas Cowboys and St. Louis Cardinals.
Draft Details
Dennis Thurman Career Stats
- National (1974)
- Unanimous All-American (1977)
- Consensus All-American (1976)
- 2× First-team All-Pacific-8 (1976, 1977)
- 2× Pacific-10 (1993, 1995)
- 2× SWAC (2021, 2022)
- 2× SWAC East (2021, 2022)
Career Totals
| Forced fumbles | Fumble recoveries | Interceptions | Defensive touchdowns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 2 | 36 | 5 |
Career History
- Dallas Cowboys (1978–1985)
- St. Louis Cardinals (1986)
Born: Los Angeles, California · Height: 5-11
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |  HOU |
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| 1 | 2 |  KC |
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DE |  Kentucky |
| 1 | 3 |  NO |
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WR |  Florida |
| 1 | 5 |  BUF |
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RB |  Oklahoma State |
| 1 | 6 |  GB |
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WR |  Stanford |
| 1 | 7 |  SF |
 Ken MacAfee |
TE |  Notre Dame |
| 1 | 8 |  CIN |
 Ross Browner |
NT | Notre Dame |
| 1 | 9 |  SEA |
 Keith Simpson |
DB |  Memphis |
| 1 | 10 |  NYG |
 Gordon King |
OT | Stanford |
| 10 | 1 | HOU |
 Johnnie Dirden |
WR | Sam Houston State |
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