Top 3 Quotes & Sayings by Derrick Thomas

Explore popular quotes and sayings by an American footballer Derrick Thomas.

Last updated on April 18, 2025.

Derrick Vincent Thomas, nicknamed D.T., was an American football linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). Thomas earned consensus All-American honors at Alabama and was selected fourth overall in the 1989 NFL Draft by the Kansas City Chiefs, where he played 11 seasons until his death in 2000. Considered one of the greatest pass rushers of all time, he received nine Pro Bowl and three first-team All-Pro selections, along with holding the single-game sacks record.

American - Footballer | January 1, 1967 - February 8, 2000

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I don't ever want it to be a question whether I'm a Pro Bowl-caliber player, I believe I'm the best at what I do, and it's my responsibility to play like I'm capable of playing and help this defense as much as possible.

Derrick Thomas

Whenever I see those crmison jerseys and crimson helmets, I feel humbled to have played football for Alabama. Other players in the NFL talk to me about their schools and their traditions. I just smile knowing the immense love Alabama fans have for our school and its football program. I'm proud to be a part of that Crimson Tide heritage.

Derrick Thomas

On the field accolades are great, but in order to reach your full potential, you have to overstep the boundaries of football and go out into the community and be an All-Pro there too.

Derrick Thomas

Top 3 Quotes & Sayings by Derrick Thomas

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