Orlando Thomas

Orlando Thomas
No. 42, 43
Position:	Safety
Personal information
Born:	October 21, 1972; Crowley, Louisiana, U.S.
Died:	November 9, 2014 (aged 42); Crowley, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:	222 lb (101 kg)
Career information
High school:	Crowley
College:	Louisiana
NFL draft:	1995 / Round: 2 / Pick: 42
Career history
	Minnesota Vikings (1995–2001);
Career highlights and awards
	NFL Interceptions leader (1995); PFWA All-Rookie Team (1995); First-team All-American (1994); Third-team All-American (1993); 2× Big West Defensive Player of the Year (1993, 1994); 2× First-team All-Big West (1993, 1994);
Career NFL statistics
Tackles:
Tackles:	457
Interceptions:	22
Touchdowns:	2
	Player stats at PFR

Orlando Thomas (October 21, 1972 – November 9, 2014) was an American football defensive back who played in the National Football League (NFL) from 1995 until 2001. He played his entire career with the Minnesota Vikings.