College Scout
Tom Throckmorton, a veteran of 10 seasons in the NFL, is in his third season in 2009 as a college scout. He is responsible for scouting the Atlantic Coast region of the United States. Throckmorton joined the Buccaneers in 2007 after spending the previous seven seasons (2000-06) in the Houston Texans scouting department. The 2008 draft produced CB Aqib Talib, who tied for first in the NFL among rookies with four interceptions, OL Jeremy Zuttah, who started at both guard positions, and LB Geno Hayes, who was a big contributor on special teams. The Buccaneers also signed undrafted rookie free agent RB Clifton Smith, who was selected to the 2009 AFC/NFC Pro Bowl as the kick returner and was named AP Second-Team All-Pro kick returner.
Throckmorton spent 28 years as a college coach, with stints at William & Mary (1998-99), Richmond (1997, 1973-79), Boston College (1996), VMI (1994-95, 1980-82), Wake Forest (1987-89), Virginia Tech (1985-86), East Carolina (1983-84), Randolph-Macon (1972) and North Carolina State (1971).
Throckmorton is a native of Richmond, Virginia. He holds a degree in history and sociology from Randolph-Macon College, where he played tight end and defensive end. He and his wife, Jane, reside in Saluda, Virginia, and have one son, Chris.
