Former Towson Tigers star Jordan Dangerfield returned to campus Thursday to participate in commencement for the College of Health Professions.

Former Tigers football standout and current NFL player Jordan Dangerfield returned to the Towson University campus Thursday afternoon to participate in the College of Health Professions ceremony at SECU Arena.

Dangerfield had a special guest in attendance with him — his young son. Dangerfield said he wanted his son to see the payoff from not only working hard on the football field, but also in the classroom.

Dangerfield was excused from the Pittsburgh Steelers practice on Thursday to attend the ceremony.

"I always wanted to have a Towson degree. It feels great to come back and especially for my son to see it," Dangerfield said. "I want to show how important school is, academically, and how important it is to get a degree."

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Dangerfield played for the Tigers from 2010 through 2012 after transferring from Hofstra.

Four Tigers, including Dangerfield, Jermon Bushrod (New Orleans Saints), Tye Smith (Tennessee Titans) and Ryan Delaire (San Francisco 49ers) suited up for NFL teams in 2018.

He isn't the first Tigers' professional athlete to return for commencement after starting their career, either.

Dangerfield and former Tigers baseball star Casper Wells exchanged messages on Twitter Thursday afternoon, in advance of the ceremony. Wells went on to a professional baseball career before crossing the TU Commencement stage.

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Thursday marked the second of three days of TU commencement, and the CHP ceremony was the fourth of sixth for the week at SECU Arena.

On Friday, the Fisher College of Science and Mathematics will celebrate with its graduates at 10 a.m. This will be followed by the week’s final ceremony; the College of Liberal Arts graduates walk the stage at 3 p.m.

Those unable to attend the remaining ceremonies can view the events online, via a live stream at Towson.edu.

Share and view photos on social media this week by using the hashtag #TUproud.

This story will be updated.