Derrick Thomas

Derrick Thomas. Self: NFL Monday Night Football. Derrick Vincent Thomas was born January 1, 1967. The son of Robert Thomas (US Air Force Captain) and Edith Morgan. His father was a veteran of the Vietnam war. He began playing football at the age of 3. He went on to play for South Miami High School in Miami, Florida. He graduated in 1985. He was offered a scholarship to play linebacker for the...