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Derrick Thomas
169
Games
126.5
Sacks
1
Interceptions
Derrick Thomas is a former outside linebacker out of Alabama, selected by the Kansas City Chiefs with the 4th overall pick (round 1) in the 1989 NFL Draft. He played 169 regular-season games from 1989 to 1999. From 1999 on, he played for the Kansas City Chiefs. He was named to 9 Pro Bowls and is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Draft Details
Derrick Thomas Career Stats
- Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
- 9× Pro Bowl selection, 2× first-team All-Pro.
- Primary starter for 11 seasons.
- Ranks 1st in the 1989 draft class in sacks (126.5).
Career Totals
| Games | Sacks | Def INT |
|---|---|---|
| 169 | 126.5 | 1 |
Defense
| Season | Team | G | Solo | Ast | TFL | Sacks | QB Hits | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | KC | 16 | 47 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 3 |
| Since 1999 | 16 | 47 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 3 |
G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.
Season-by-season detail is available from 1999 on; career totals above cover the full career.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
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| Rd | Pick | Team | Player | Pos | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |  DAL |
 Troy Aikman |
QB | UCLA, Oklahoma |
| 1 | 1 | DAL |
 Steve Walsh |
QB |  Miami |
| 1 | 2 |  GB |
 Tony Mandarich |
G |  Michigan State |
| 1 | 2 |  ARI |
 Timm Rosenbach |
QB |  Washington State |
| 1 | 3 |  DEN |
 Bobby Humphrey |
RB |  Alabama |
| 1 | 3 |  DET |
 Barry Sanders |
RB |  Oklahoma State |
| 1 | 5 |  ATL |
 Deion Sanders |
CB |  Florida State |
| 1 | 6 |  TB |
 Broderick Thomas |
LB |  Nebraska |
| 1 | 7 |  PIT |
 Tim Worley |
RB |  Georgia |
| 1 | 8 |  LAC |
 Burt Grossman |
DE |  Pittsburgh |
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