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| Name | Dennis Thurman |
| First Name | Dennis |
| Last Name | Thurman |
| Occupation | Football Player |
| Birthday | April 13 |
| Birth Year | 1956 |
| Place of Birth | Los Angeles |
| Home Town | California |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Aries |
| Full/Birth Name | |
| Father | Not Available |
| Mother | Not Available |
| Siblings | Junior Thurman |
| Spouse | Not Known |
| Children(s) | Not Available |
Dennis Thurman Biography
Dennis Thurman is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on April 13, 1956 in Los Angeles, California, United States.
Thurman accepted a football scholarship from the University of Southern California. As a freshman, he was part of the 1974 National Champion team. He played for John McKay and later for John Robinson. He started 5 games at flanker in his first two seasons, recording 3 receptions for 55 yards (18.3-yard avg.) and 7 carries for 61 yards (8.7-yard avg.).
As a junior in 1976, he was named the starter at free safety, leading the team and the Pacific-8 Conference with 8 interceptions. He intercepted passes in seven straight contests. He led the nation with in interception return yardage (180). He also led the team with 17 punts for 68 yards.
Dennis Lee Thurman (born April 13, 1956) is an American football coach and former cornerback. He is a former coach in the National Football League for the Phoenix Cardinals, Baltimore Ravens and New York Jets, and in the Alliance of American Football for the Memphis Express. He played for the Dallas Cowboys and St. Louis Cardinals. He played college football at the University of Southern California.
Dennis Thurman Net Worth
Dennis is one of the richest Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Dennis Thurman's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: January 13, 2024)
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Income | Football Player |
| Cars | Not Available |
| House | Living in own house. |
In 1979, he regularly replaced outside linebacker D. D. Lewis on passing situations. He also played strong safety in place of an injured Randy Hughes. He started at cornerback in the season finale against the Washington Redskins. He had 37 tackles, one fumble recovery, one interception in the regular season and one in the divisional playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams.
In 1980, he started at free safety in place of an injured Hughes. In the ninth game gainst the St. Louis Cardinals, he returned an interception for a 78-yard touchdown. Although his play was inconsistent, he still tied Charlie Waters for the team lead with 5 interceptions. He also had 101 tackles (second on the team), 2 forced fumbles and 2 fumble recoveries.
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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Thurman was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the 11th round (306th overall) of the 1978 NFL Draft, after dropping because he was considered too small and slow to play professional football. Although his college experience was at safety, he made the team as a backup cornerback. As a rookie, he also played on special teams, recovering an onside kick in Super Bowl XIII. He finished the season with 20 tackles and 2 interceptions.
Who is Dennis Thurman Dating?
According to our records, Dennis Thurman is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of January 13, 2024, Dennis Thurman’s is not dating anyone.
Relationships Record: We have no records of past relationships for Dennis Thurman. You may help us to build the dating records for Dennis Thurman!Thurman is the older brother of Ulysses “Junior” Thurman, who also attended Santa Monica High School (1981) and the University of Southern California. He played defensive back in the National Football League (NFL) for the New Orleans Saints.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Dennis Thurman height 1.8 m Dennis weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
| Height | 1.8 m |
| Weight | Not Known |
| Body Measurements | Under Review |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
| Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
As a senior in 1977, he was second on the team with 3 interceptions. He was named the team’s MVP and its Defensive Player of the Year. He played in the 1978 Senior Bowl and was a Playboy Pre-Season All-American.
In 1981, after Charlie Waters retired, cornerback Benny Barnes was moved to strong safety and rookie Michael Downs to free safety, so Thurman became the starter at right cornerback. He registered 76 tackles, one fumble recovery and 9 interceptions (third in team history), which was second on the team to Everson Walls’ 11 picks. In the season opener against the Washington Redskins, he returned an interception 96 yards for a touchdown, which was the second longest in club history. He had 2 interceptions in the 28–27 win against the Miami Dolphins. In the fifteenth game against the Philadelphia Eagles, he tied a franchise record with 3 interceptions in a single-game, helping to clinch the NFC East championship. His 187 interception return yardage in the season ranked second in club history. He had 2 interceptions in the 38-0 playoff win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Facts & Trivia
Dennis Ranked on the list of most popular Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Dennis Thurman celebrates birthday on April 13 of every year.
In 1982, he made 43 tackles and 3 interceptions. He returned a 60 yard interception for a touchdowninterception against the Minnesota Vikings. He tied a club and an NFC playoff record with 3 interceptions, including a 39-yard return for touchdown to clinch a victory in the playoffs second round against the Green Bay Packers.
Who did Dennis Thurman play for in the NFL?
| NFL Draft: | 1978 / Round: 11 / Pick: 306 |
| Career history | |
| As a player: | |
| Dallas Cowboys (1978–1985) St. Louis Cardinals (1986) | |
Where is Dennis Thurman now?
A veteran of nine NFL seasons, Dennis Thurman joined Jackson State University in 2020 as defensive coordinator. During JSU’s championship season of Fall 2021, Thurman orchestrated one of the nation’s dominant units.
Who is on the Jackson State football coaching staff?
| Deion Sanders | Head Coach | |
| Tim Brewster | Assistant Coach / Tight Ends | |
| Brett Bartolone | Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks | [email protected] |
| Dennis Thurman | Defensive Coordinator | [email protected] |
Who is the offensive coordinator for Jackson State University?
Brett Bartolone (pronounced bar-to-lone-ee) brings the Air Raid offense to Jackson State for his first season after being named offensive coordinator in Spring 2022. Starting his coaching career in 2016, Bartolone has quickly risen up the coaching ranks.
Who is the head coach at Prairie View?
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