Chris Thompson (running back)

Chris Thompson

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Thompson with the Washington Redskins in 2015
No. 25 Washington Redskins
Position: Running back
Personal information
Date of birth: (1990-10-20) October 20, 1990
Place of birth: Greenville, Florida
Height: 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight: 193 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school: Madison (FL) Madison County
College: Florida State
NFL draft: 2013 / Round: 5 / Pick: 154
Career history
Roster status: Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of Week 17, 2015
Rushing yards: 228
Rushing average: 6.0
Receptions: 41
Receiving yards: 267
Receiving TDs: 3
Total Return yards: 259
Player stats at NFL.com

Chris Thompson (born October 20, 1990) is an American football running back for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted with the 154th pick of the 2013 NFL Draft by the Redskins. He played college football at Florida State University.[1]

Professional career

Washington Redskins

Thompson was selected by the Washington Redskins in the fifth round, with the 154th overall pick, of the 2013 NFL Draft. He signed a four-year contract on May 15, 2013.[2] With Richard Crawford on injured reserve, Thompson was given the return specialist job.[3] After struggling in the first four games of the season, he lost his returner position to Josh Morgan.[4] On November 8, 2013, Thompson was placed on the team's injured reserve due to a torn left labrum.[5]

The Redskins released Thompson on August 30, 2014 for final roster cuts before the start of the 2014 season, losing the third-string running back position to rookie Silas Redd.[6] After clearing waivers, he was signed to the team's practice squad the following day.[7] He was promoted to the active roster on December 11.[8] Thompson scored a receiving touchdown against the New York Giants in the Week 15 game.[9] The touchdown was the first of Thomson's professional career.

In Week 3 of the 2015 season against the New York Giants, Thompson recorded his second career touchdown reception.[10]

On March 4, 2016, the Redskins extended a tender to Thompson.[11] He officially accepted and signed the tender on March 17.[12]

References

  1. ↑ Redskins draft RB Chris Thompson, LB Brandon Jenkins out of Florida State
  2. ↑ Jones, Mike (May 15, 2013). "Redskins sign fifth-round pick Chris Thompson". WashingtonPost.com. Retrieved 2013-05-15.
  3. ↑ Reid, Jason (August 29, 2013). "In Chris Thompson, Redskins find return man; For Brandon Meriweather, fingers are crossed". WashingtonPost.com. Retrieved 2013-11-11.
  4. ↑ El-Bashir, Tarik (October 19, 2013). "Morgan embraces new role in return game". CSNWashington.com. Retrieved 2013-11-11.
  5. ↑ Jones, Mike (November 8, 2013). "Chris Thompson headed for IR with shoulder surgery". WashingtonPost.com. Retrieved 2013-11-11.
  6. ↑ Keim, John (August 30, 2014). "Washington Redskins cut three RBs". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2014-08-30.
  7. ↑ Keim, John (August 31, 2014). "Redskins sign eight to practice squad". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2014-08-31.
  8. ↑ Jones, Mike (December 11, 2014). "Redskins promote running back Chris Thompson to 53-man roster". WashingtonPost.com. Retrieved 2015-08-20.
  9. ↑ Czarda, Stephen (December 16, 2014). "Chris Thompson Scores Touchdown In 2014 Debut". Redskins.com. Retrieved 2015-08-20.
  10. ↑ "Redskins-Giants Friday Stats Pack". Redskins.com. September 25, 2015. Retrieved September 26, 2015.
  11. ↑ Walker, Andrew (March 4, 2016). "Report: Redskins Extend Tenders To Compton, Thompson, Way". Redskins.com. Retrieved March 6, 2016.
  12. ↑ Czarda, Stephen (March 17, 2016). "Redskins Re-Sign Running Back Chris Thompson". Redskins.com. Retrieved March 17, 2016.

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