William Thomas - football athlete of the year 1990
William Thomas - Palo Duro & Texas A&M University
Why Honored: Thomas was a standout player at Palo Duro, and went on to continue his career throughout college.
Thomas earned All-Southwest Conference honors twice while lettering three years at Texas A&M. Thomas held the season record for most quarterback pressures with 30.
Thomas was named Defensive Most Valuable Player in the 1990 Holiday Bowl.
Thomas went on to play professionally for the Philadelphia Eagles and Oakland Raiders.
