Thurman Thomas, NFL Alumni

Position: Running Back
High School: Willowridge High School
College: Oklahoma State
NFL Experience: 13 seasons
Age: 46
Born: Houston, TX
College Career Information
- In his career at Oklahoma State, Thomas had 4,595 career rushing yards and 43 touchdowns, including 21 100-yard rushing games
- Was selected to the College Football All-America Team in 1985 and 1987 and placed 7th in voting for the Heisman Trophy in 1987
- Left Oklahoma State as the school’s all-time leading rusher and had his number (34) retired
NFL Career Information
- Drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the 2nd Round (40th Overall) of the 1988 NFL Draft
- Led the AFC in rushing in 1990, 1991, and 1993 and was AP NFL MVP in 1991
- Selected to 5 straight Pro Bowls (1989-1993) and also played in 4 straight Super Bowls
- Finished his career with 12,074 yards and 88 touchdown
- Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2007
Personal Information/Fuel Up to Play 60 Involvement
- Has been involved with the Fuel Up to Play 60 program for many years and has participated in numerous Fuel Up to Play 60 events.
- Has participated in numerous school appearances promoting the Fuel Up to Play 60 program in several New York markets
- Spoke at the 2011 ADADC Annual Board Meeting
- Has done several appearances in the Buffalo/Rochester, NY markets speaking to children about the “Breakfast in the Classroom” program