Thurmon played college football for Howard University, and was inducted into their hall of fame in 2016.
[citation needed] Considered one of the best wide receivers in the MEAC while at Howard University,[6] Thurmon was acquired as a free agent by the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles.
The following season, he signed with the Oakland Raiders and in the 2003 season,[7][8][9][10] the Chicago Bears signed him and allocated him to NFL Europe's Berlin Thunder where he started ten games as wide receiver, leading the team with 37 receptions for 412 yards and five touchdowns.
[11][12][13] After his years in the NFL, Thurmon joined the CFL Saskatchewan Roughriders in 2004 as a free agent[14] He had 88 receptions as slotback in 2005 for 1,048 yards and seven touchdowns, and was chosen as a West Division All-Star.
[12][15][17] The Montreal Alouettes signed Thurmon in 2007 and he was named their offence MVP for four of the season's 18 games.