By Darin 
November 21, 1964 – Daingerfield, Texas – Thomas Everett, the fantastic safety from Baylor University, came into this world.
Thomas started at cornerback, but later coaches moved him to safety. What a great move that was, as the NFF reports that he recorded 99 tackles and made the most dramatic play of his sophomore season against Texas. It was a 46-yard interception return for a touchdown that sealed an upset win over the Longhorns. In his junior year, he blossomed into one of the best D-backs in the nation, earning first-team All-America honors. In his senior year, he became a unanimous All-America selection.
The National Football Foundation voted Thomas Everett into its College Football Hall of Fame in 2006.
Football Accolades and Accomplishments
College Career (Baylor University)
- Jim Thorpe Award (1986): Winner of the inaugural award, given to the nation’s best college defensive back.
- Unanimous All-American (1986): Selected as a unanimous first-team All-American.
- First-team All-American (1985): Earned first-team All-America honors in his junior season.
- Southwest Conference (SWC) Defensive Player of the Year (1985, 1986): Two-time winner.
- SWC Athlete of the Year (1986).
- First-team All-SWC (1985, 1986): Two-time first-team all-conference selection.
- College Football Hall of Fame: Inducted in 2006.
Professional Career (NFL)
- Super Bowl Champion (2): Won Super Bowl XXVII (1992 season) and Super Bowl XXVIII (1993 season) with the Dallas Cowboys.
- Note: He recorded two interceptions in Super Bowl XXVII.
- Pro Bowl Selection (1993).
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (1987) (Pittsburgh Steelers).
- NFL Career Stats (9 Seasons): Played 128 games, recording 21 interceptions, 11 fumble recoveries, and 589 combined tackles (with the Steelers, Cowboys, and Buccaneers).