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5 Derron Thomas
Transfer from the University of Pittsburgh who will be expected to compete for playing time at the linebacker spot ... played in 26 games for the Panthers between 2003-06. as a junior at Pittsburgh (2006): saw action in four games as a member of the special teams ... finished with two tackles (1 solo). as a sophomore at Pittsburgh (2005): played in all 11 games with nine starts at strongside linebacker ... was fourth on the team in tackles with 45 ... tied for second on the team with 5.5 tackles for loss ... also had one sack ... posted a career-high 10 tackles, including three TFLs and a pass break-up, at Nebraska ... totaled seven stops and a TFL versus Ohio ... had five tackles each against Cincinnati and Rutgers. as a freshman at Pittsburgh (2004): saw action in all 11 games as the back-up at middle linebacker ... had 19 total tackles ... made his only start of the season at Notre Dame in the place of injured teammate Clint Session and finished with three stops ... had a season-high five tackles at South Florida ... added three more tackles against Rutgers. as a freshman at Pittsburgh (2003): developmental redshirt. personal: first team All-Maryland ... was a three-year starter at linebacker and also played tight end for Eleanor Roosevelt ... was selected as one of 50 National Players of the Year by Old Spice "Red Zone" ... averaged 16.1 tackles and 1.3 sacks per game as a senior ... was rated the No. 6 prospect in Maryland by Rivals.com ... completed his undergraduate degree in administration of justice at Pitt ... taking classes in the sports leadership graduate program at Duquesne ... date of birth 3/9/85.
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