Broderick Thomas was drafted No. 6 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1989 NFL Draft out of Nebraska. 144 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #6
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1989
- NFL games
- 144
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 4025th at Nebraska
The pick
How Broderick Thomas came off the board in 1989.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Nebraska
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
144 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value
- Games played
- 144
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 4025th among Nebraska picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2460% of career value
- Final season
- 19978 years after the draft
Around pick 6
Who came off the board on either side of Broderick Thomas.
Alabama · Hall of Fame · 2× All-Pro · 9× Pro Bowl
Florida State · Hall of Fame · 6× All-Pro · 8× Pro Bowl
Georgia
Pittsburgh
Nebraska in the 1989 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Nebraska
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Broderick Thomas in the 1989 NFL Draft
Broderick Thomas is a Linebacker out of Nebraska selected No. 6 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1989 NFL Draft. 144 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value Nebraska has produced 203 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Broderick Thomas drafted?
Broderick Thomas was selected No. 6 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1989 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/broderick-thomas.
What college did Broderick Thomas play for?
Broderick Thomas played college football at Nebraska in the Big Ten. See every Nebraska draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/nebraska-cornhuskers.
How did Broderick Thomas's NFL career turn out?
144 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/broderick-thomas.