Florida LB Dwayne Thomas brings veteran ball-hawking energy
In the 1996 season, Florida linebacker Dwayne Thomas was a 6-foot-3, 229-pound junior from Jacksonville who fit the profile of a physical, instinctive middle-of-the-defense playmaker[4][9]. He’s best known for his knack for timely, momentum-swinging plays — most memorably an interception in Florida’s rivalry win over Florida State — which points to strong eyes, toughness, and a high-intensity feel for big moments[11][12]. If you want a tone-setter who can diagnose quickly and elevate the energy of a defense, Thomas checks a lot of boxes[11][12].
