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Bryce Thompson (American football)

Bryce Thompson (born September 20, 1999) is an American professional football cornerback for the DC Defenders of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at Tennessee.

Bryce Thompson
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Thompson with the San Antonio Brahmas in 2024
DC Defenders
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1999-09-20) September 20, 1999 (age 25)
Irmo, South Carolina, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school:Dutch Fork (Irmo, SC)
College:Tennessee
Undrafted:2021
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Early life

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Thompson attended and played high school football at Dutch Fork in Irmo, South Carolina, during his freshman and sophomore years. He transferred to Ben Lippen School in Columbia, SC for his junior year where he led the falcons to their first state championship in football. Thompson returned to Dutch Fork High School for his senior year where he helped the silver foxes capture their third state championship.[1]

College career

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Thompson played at the University of Tennessee from 2018–2020 under head coach Jeremy Pruitt.[2][3] Thompson started 10 of 12 games in his freshman season, finishing with the highest grade of any freshman cornerback in the nation, with three interceptions and seven pass break-ups.[4] In his sophomore year, he finished with three interceptions, along with 32 tackles and a sack.[5] As a junior he played 10 games, finishing with a career-high 36 tackles, two interceptions, a force fumble and a fumble recovery. In January 2021, Thompson announced he was foregoing his senior year to declare for the 2021 NFL draft.[6]

Professional career

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New Orleans Saints

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After going undrafted in the 2021 NFL draft, Thompson signed for the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent on May 2, 2021.[7] He was waived by the Saints, with an injury designation on August 26, 2021, before being waived from injured reserve on September 3, 2021.[8][9] Thompson re-signed to the Saints practice squad on October 5, 2021.[10] He made his NFL debut in week 16 of the 2021 NFL season against the Miami Dolphins having been a gameday COVID-19 replacement activated from the practice squad.[11] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Saints on January 12, 2022.[12]

Thompson was waived/injured on August 10, 2022,[13] and was placed on injured reserve the next day.[14] He was waived off injured reserve on August 15, 2022.[15] He was re-signed to the practice squad on October 5.[16] He was promoted to the active roster on October 8.[17] He was waived on November 1 and re-signed to the practice squad. He was promoted back to the active roster on November 19, then waived two days later.[18]

Seattle Sea Dragons

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On January 20, 2023, Thompson signed with the Seattle Sea Dragons of the XFL.[citation needed] He was released from his contract on May 15, 2023.[19]

Miami Dolphins

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On May 15, 2023, Thompson signed with the Miami Dolphins.[20] He was waived on August 29, 2023.[21]

San Antonio Brahmas

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On December 26, 2023, Thompson signed with the San Antonio Brahmas of the XFL.[22]

DC Defenders

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On November 14, 2024, Thompson was traded to the DC Defenders in exchange for DE Jalen Harris.[23]

References

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  1. ^ Bezjak, Lou (May 1, 2021). "Former Dutch Fork standout Bryce Thompson to sign with NFC South team". The State. Archived from the original on May 3, 2021. Retrieved January 8, 2023.
  2. ^ "Bryce Thompson College Stats". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Archived from the original on January 9, 2023. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
  3. ^ "Tennessee Volunteers Coaches". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Archived from the original on March 18, 2018. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
  4. ^ Lambert, Terry A. (September 10, 2018). "Tennessee cornerback Bryce Thompson named SEC freshman of the week". Rocky Top Talk. Archived from the original on January 1, 2022. Retrieved January 1, 2022.
  5. ^ "Bryce Thompson 2019 Game Log". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Archived from the original on January 9, 2023. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
  6. ^ Toppmeyer, Blake (January 5, 2021). "Tennessee football's Bryce Thompson declares for NFL Draft". Knox News. Archived from the original on August 12, 2022. Retrieved January 1, 2022.
  7. ^ Calhoun, Caleb (May 2, 2021). "Tennessee football: Bryce Thompson follows tradition signing with Saints". Fansided. Archived from the original on January 1, 2022. Retrieved January 1, 2022.
  8. ^ Alper, Josh (August 26, 2021). "Saints activate KeiVarae Russell, waive Bryce Thompson". ProFootballTalk. Archived from the original on January 1, 2022. Retrieved January 6, 2022.
  9. ^ "Bryce Thompson: Waived with injury settlement". CBSSports.com. September 3, 2021. Archived from the original on January 1, 2022. Retrieved January 1, 2022.
  10. ^ "Bryce Thompson joins practice squad". CBSSports.com. October 5, 2021. Archived from the original on January 1, 2022. Retrieved January 1, 2022.
  11. ^ Poupart, Alain (December 27, 2021). "More Practice Squad Elevations for Saints Game". FanNation. Archived from the original on January 1, 2022. Retrieved January 1, 2022.
  12. ^ "Saints sign six players to reserve/future contracts". NewOrleansSaints.com. January 12, 2022. Archived from the original on January 13, 2022. Retrieved January 8, 2023.
  13. ^ Rose, Bob (August 10, 2022). "Report: Saints Release DB Bryce Thompson". SI.com. Archived from the original on August 23, 2022. Retrieved January 8, 2023.
  14. ^ "New Orleans Saints announce roster moves". NewOrleansSaints.com. August 11, 2022. Archived from the original on January 27, 2023. Retrieved January 8, 2023.
  15. ^ "New Orleans Saints announce roster moves". NewOrleansSaints.com. August 15, 2022. Archived from the original on August 15, 2022. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
  16. ^ "New Orleans Saints announce roster moves". NewOrleansSaints.com. October 5, 2022. Archived from the original on December 10, 2022. Retrieved January 8, 2023.
  17. ^ "New Orleans Saints announce roster moves". NewOrleansSaints.com. October 8, 2022. Archived from the original on December 5, 2022. Retrieved January 8, 2023.
  18. ^ "New Orleans Saints announce roster moves". NewOrleansSaints.com. November 19, 2022. Archived from the original on December 6, 2022. Retrieved January 8, 2023.
  19. ^ "XFL Transactions". Retrieved May 18, 2023.
  20. ^ Simmons, Myles (May 15, 2023). "Dolphins to sign Bryce Thompson". NBC Sports. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
  21. ^ "Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves". MiamiDolphins.com. August 29, 2023. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
  22. ^ "Five players sign letters of intent with XFL". XFL.com. December 26, 2023. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
  23. ^ "UFL Transactions". UFLBoard.com. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
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