Earl Thomas is arguably the best defensive player to have ever played for the Seattle Seahawks. His ability to create big plays and cover the entire field is unlike anything that this era of Seahawk fans had ever seen before. Yes, the entire “Legion of Boom” and Seattle’s defense has been amazing throughout the Pete Carroll era. However, many people fail to realize that he was the glue holding the entire defense together.
Thomas was the 14th overall selection in the 2010 NFL Draft; he played his college ball at the University of Texas. From the time he stepped on the field as a Seahawk, he was immediately an impact player.