Tony Thurman

Tony Thurman is an American former college football defensive back who played for the Boston College Eagles. He was a consensus All-American in 1984.

Early life Thurman played high school football at Lynn Classical High School in Lynn, Massachusetts as a quarterback.

College career Thurman played college football for the Boston College Eagles of Boston College. He was initially planning on playing quarterback at Boston College, and even practiced a few weeks at wide receiver, before permanently switching to defensive back. He recorded two interceptions for 52 yards in 1981, six interceptions for 139 yards in 1982, and six interceptions for 45 yards in 1983. As a senior in 1984, he led the country and set a school record with 12 interceptions, earning consensus All-American honors. The 1984 Boston College Eagles finished the year fifth in the AP Poll with a 10–2 record. Thurman finished his college career with a school-record 26 interceptions. He was named an ACC Legend in 2010.

Professional career Thurman signed with the Miami Dolphins in May 1985 after going undrafted in the 1985 NFL draft. He was cut by the Dolphins on July 30, 1985.