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| 1 of 10 With defensive backs Patrick Chung and Jairus Byrd gone to the NFL, Thurmond takes over as Oregon's defensive leader. Thurmond's great athletic ability and competitiveness make him a difference-maker in the secondary, but he contributes greatly on special teams as well, where he served as Oregon's primary kick returner in 2008. Photo: Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images
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