Walter Thurmond
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Thurmond in the 2011 NFL preseason.
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Position: | Strong safety | ||||||||||||||
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Date of birth: | August 12, 1987 | ||||||||||||||
Place of birth: | Los Angeles, California | ||||||||||||||
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High school: | West Covina (CA) | ||||||||||||||
College: | Oregon | ||||||||||||||
NFL draft: | 2010 / Round: 4 / Pick: 111 | ||||||||||||||
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Walter Riley Thurmond III (born August 12, 1987) is an American football safety for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the fourth round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He played college football at Oregon.
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Early years
Thurmond attended West Covina High School in West Covina, California, where he was a two-sport star in both football and track. Considered one of California’s fastest players, he helped lead West Covina to the CIF Southern Section Division VII championship and a 11-2-1. He recorded 29 receptions for 730 yards and seven touchdowns his senior season in addition to rushing for more than 400 yards and two more scores. Also added 85 tackles and five interceptions to earn All-San Gabriel Valley Region honors. He also received All-CIF Southern Section second-team plaudits as a wide receiver in 2004 after attracting first-team All-San Antonio League, All-CIF And all-Valley attention following his 2003 campaign.[1]
Also a standout in track & field, Thurmond made it to the finals of the 2005 USATF Junior Championships in the 110m hurdles, placing eight (14.65 s). As a junior, he ran a season-best time of 14.29 seconds, and in the CIF State Meet, he missed the final by only .10 seconds. He owned personal-bests of 14.16 seconds in the 110m hurdles, 6-8 (2.04m) in the high jump and 15-7 (4.81m) in the pole vault.[2]
College career
Thurmond played football and ran track at the University of Oregon from 2005 to 2009. He became a starter as a redshirt freshman in 2006, earning honorable mention for the all-Pac-10 team.[3] Thurmond III once again was awarded an honorable mention all-Pac-10 in 2007.[4] After battling injuries in 2008, Thurmond III finished with 5 interceptions, along with one in the 2008 Holiday Bowl.[3][5]
On September 26 against Cal, Thurmond III was hurt and did not return after a hit to the knee on the opening kickoff return. It was later determined that Thurmond III had torn three ligaments in his knee, and would miss the remainder of the 2009 season.[6]
Professional career
Seattle Seahawks
Thurmond was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the fourth round (111th overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft. He was signed to a contract on June 17, 2010. He was also expected to replace Kelly Jennings as the starting corner for the 2011 season.[7]
On October 24, 2011, Thurmond was placed on injured reserve with a broken fibula and high ankle sprain, ending his season. On November 24, 2013, Thurmond was suspended for four games for violating the NFL's policy on substance abuse.[8]
Super Bowl XLVIII
Before the 2013 NFL season, Thurmond's previous seasons were hampered by injuries that ultimately delayed his development. Thurmond began the 2013 NFL season serving a 4-game suspension then returned to replace Brandon Browner who had lost trail speed and was less effective in slot coverage. The Seahawk's secondary would ultimately thrive in 2013 with himself, Brandon Browner, Richard Sherman, Kam Chancellor, Earl Thomas, and Byron Maxwell all excelling together as the Legion of Boom. Thurmond defended the slot throughout the season and would step in for the suspended Browner in the post season to help the Seahawks franchise win its first Super Bowl XLVIII, defeating the Denver Broncos 43-8. After the success of the Seahawks' secondary, Thurmond would become a coveted free agent along with former teammate Brandon Browner.[9]
New York Giants
Thurmond was signed to a one-year deal with the New York Giants on March 16, 2014.[10][11]
On September 15, 2014, Thurmond was placed on injured reserve after a torn pectoral sustained in a Week 2 game against the Arizona Cardinals.[12]
Philadelphia Eagles
On March 11, 2015, Thurmond signed a one-year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles.[13]
During the offseason, Thurmond converted to safety due to the team's lack of depth at the position. On November 15, 2015, Thurmond converted a safety against the Dolphins in a 19-20 loss
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