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2005 (Redshirt): Singled out for outstanding scout team play on six occasions during redshirt year, including weekly accolades on both defense and special teams leading up to games against Montana and Stanford. Looks to get in to the action this year, he is vying for one of the open cornerback spots.

2004 (Redshirt): HIGH SCHOOL — Considered one of the state’s fastest players, helped lead Bulldogs to CIF Southern Section Division VII championship and a 11-2-1 record with the deciding 19-8 victory over South Hills. Recorded 29 receptions for 730 yards and seven touchdowns his senior season in addition to rushing for over 400 yards and two more scores. Added 85 tackles and five interceptions to earn all-San Gabriel Valley Region honors on offense and region back-of-the-year acclaim by the L.A. Times. Also recieved all-CIF Southern Section second team plaudits as a wide receiver in 2004 after attracting first-team all-San Antonio League, all-CIF and all-Valley attention following his 2003 campaign. Junior year highlighted by 40 catches for 757 yards and eight touchdowns, as well as 69 tackles (48 unassisted) and four interceptions

Personal: Born Walter Riley Thurmond III on Aug. 12, 1987 in Hollywood, Calif. Parents: Walter Thurmond Jr. and Kassie Carney. Family: One brother. High School (Coach): West Covina (Mike Maggione) 2005. Major: Pre-Business Administration. Redshirt: 2005.

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OREGON — Demonstrated ability to compete for a starting cornerback slot early during spring drills before a foot injury slowed his progress the latter half of off-season workouts. Heads into the fall as one of the keys to making the pieces fit in the secondary in the search for replacing two departed starters. Coaches hopeful he can make the impact as a redshirt freshman at a level comparable to Patrick Chung as a redshirt freshman rover a year ago. Possesses the courage and mentality necessary to be successful on the perimeter and tracks the deep ball well. Still in need of developing more strength to complement outstanding change of direction and secondary’s second-fastest 40 time (4.59). Athletic ability epitomized by him doubling as a member of Ducks’ track team in 2006, posting a season-best 14.29 in the 110 hurdles.

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