Bryce Thompson (American football) explained
Bryce Thompson |
Current Team: | San Antonio Brahmas |
Number: | 1 |
Position: | Cornerback |
Birth Date: | 20 September 1999 |
Birth Place: | Irmo, South Carolina, U.S. |
Height Ft: | 5 |
Height In: | 11 |
Weight Lb: | 190 |
High School: | Dutch Fork (Irmo, South Carolina) |
College: | Tennessee |
Undraftedyear: | 2021 |
Pastteams: |
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Status: | Active |
Statleague: | NFL |
Statlabel1: | Total tackles |
Statvalue1: | 2 |
Pfr: | ThomBr03 |
Bryce Thompson (born September 20, 1999) is an American football cornerback for the San Antonio Brahmas of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at Tennessee.
Early years
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
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
New Orleans Saints
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
On January 20, 2023, Thompson signed with the Seattle Sea Dragons of the XFL. He was released from his contract on May 15, 2023.[19]
Miami Dolphins
On May 15, 2023, Thompson signed with the Miami Dolphins.[20] He was waived on August 29, 2023.[21]
San Antonio Brahmas
On December 26, 2023, Thompson signed with the San Antonio Brahmas of the XFL.[22]
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Bezjak . Lou . May 1, 2021 . Former Dutch Fork standout Bryce Thompson to sign with NFC South team . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210503215550/https://www.thestate.com/sports/high-school/prep-football/article251092354.html . May 3, 2021 . January 8, 2023 . The State.
- Web site: Bryce Thompson College Stats . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230109030713/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/bryce-thompson-1.html . January 9, 2023 . January 9, 2023 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en.
- Web site: Tennessee Volunteers Coaches . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180318121052/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/tennessee/ . March 18, 2018 . January 9, 2023 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en.
- Web site: Lambert . Terry A. . September 10, 2018 . Tennessee cornerback Bryce Thompson named SEC freshman of the week . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220101150340/https://www.rockytoptalk.com/2018/9/10/17841918/tennessee-vols-football-cornerback-bryce-thompson-named-sec-freshman-of-the-week . January 1, 2022 . January 1, 2022 . Rocky Top Talk.
- Web site: Bryce Thompson 2019 Game Log . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230109030535/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/bryce-thompson-1/gamelog/2019 . January 9, 2023 . January 9, 2023 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en.
- Web site: Toppmeyer . Blake . January 5, 2021 . Tennessee football's Bryce Thompson declares for NFL Draft . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220812133247/https://eu.knoxnews.com/story/sports/college/university-of-tennessee/football/2021/01/05/tennessee-football-bryce-thompson-nfl-draft-mock-ut-vols/4138930001/ . August 12, 2022 . January 1, 2022 . Knox News.
- Web site: Calhoun . Caleb . May 2, 2021 . Tennessee football: Bryce Thompson follows tradition signing with Saints . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220101150354/https://allfortennessee.com/2021/05/02/tennessee-football-bryce-thompson-saints/ . January 1, 2022 . January 1, 2022 . Fansided.
- Web site: Alper . Josh . August 26, 2021 . Saints activate KeiVarae Russell, waive Bryce Thompson . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220101150344/https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/08/26/saints-activate-keivarae-russell-waive-bryce-thompson/ . January 1, 2022 . January 6, 2022 . ProFootballTalk . en-US.
- Web site: September 3, 2021 . Bryce Thompson: Waived with injury settlement . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220101150339/https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/bryce-thompson-waived-with-injury-settlement/ . January 1, 2022 . January 1, 2022 . CBSSports.com.
- Web site: October 5, 2021 . Bryce Thompson joins practice squad . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220101150338/https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/bryce-thompson-joins-practice-squad/ . January 1, 2022 . January 1, 2022 . CBSSports.com.
- Web site: Poupart . Alain . December 27, 2021 . More Practice Squad Elevations for Saints Game . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220101150338/https://www.si.com/nfl/dolphins/news/miami-dolphins-make-more-practice-squad-elevations-for-saints-game . January 1, 2022 . January 1, 2022 . FanNation.
- Web site: January 12, 2022 . Saints sign six players to reserve/future contracts . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220113025342/https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/saints-sign-six-players-to-reserve-future-contracts-january-12-2021 . January 13, 2022 . January 8, 2023 . NewOrleansSaints.com.
- Web site: Rose . Bob . August 10, 2022 . Report: Saints Release DB Bryce Thompson . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220823083402/https://www.si.com/nfl/saints/.amp/news/saints-release-bryce-thompson . August 23, 2022 . January 8, 2023 . SI.com.
- Web site: August 11, 2022 . New Orleans Saints announce roster moves . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230127165231/https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/new-orleans-saints-announce-roster-moves-brian-allen-kj-costello-jack-koerner . January 27, 2023 . January 8, 2023 . NewOrleansSaints.com.
- Web site: August 15, 2022 . New Orleans Saints announce roster moves . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220815205844/https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/new-orleans-saints-roster-moves-transactions-jon-bostic-niko-lalos . August 15, 2022 . August 15, 2022 . NewOrleansSaints.com.
- Web site: October 5, 2022 . New Orleans Saints announce roster moves . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221210080707/https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/new-orleans-saints-announce-roster-moves-jp-holtz-malcolm-roach . December 10, 2022 . January 8, 2023 . NewOrleansSaints.com.
- Web site: October 8, 2022 . New Orleans Saints announce roster moves . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221205214553/https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/new-orleans-saints-announce-roster-moves-x1892 . December 5, 2022 . January 8, 2023 . NewOrleansSaints.com.
- Web site: November 19, 2022 . New Orleans Saints announce roster moves . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221206015055/https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/new-orleans-saints-announce-roster-moves-david-johnson-yasir-durant-zuniga . December 6, 2022 . January 8, 2023 . NewOrleansSaints.com.
- Web site: XFL Transactions . May 18, 2023.
- Web site: Simmons . Myles . May 15, 2023 . Dolphins to sign Bryce Thompson . January 12, 2024 . NBC Sports . en-US.
- Web site: August 29, 2023 . Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves . January 12, 2024 . MiamiDolphins.com.
- News: December 26, 2023 . Five players sign letters of intent with XFL . December 27, 2023 . XFL.com.