David Thompson (American football) explained

David Thompson
Position:Running back
Number:28
Birth Date:13 January 1975
Birth Place:Okmulgee, Oklahoma, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:8
Weight Lbs:196
High School:Okmulgee (OK)
College:Oklahoma State
Undraftedyear:1997
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:12
Statlabel2:Rushing yards
Statvalue2:30
Statlabel3:Touchdowns
Statvalue3:1
Pfr:ThomDa00

David Farrod Thompson (born January 13, 1975) is a former American football running back in the National Football League (NFL) for the St. Louis Rams. He also was a member of the Amsterdam Admirals in NFL Europe. He played college football at Oklahoma State.

Early life

Thompson attended Okmulgee High School where he rushed for 4,995. His junior and senior year saw him eclipse the 2,000 yard mark rushing for 2,500 yards his senior year. He accepted a football scholarship from Oklahoma State University. He was a four-year starter at running back and received All-conference honors as a senior. He is currently the school's third All-time career rushing leader (4,314 yards).[1]

Professional career

Thompson was signed as an undrafted free agent by the St. Louis Rams after the 1997 NFL draft, because he was considered too small to play professional football.

In 1999, he was allocated by the Rams to the Amsterdam Admirals of NFL Europe. He was the starter at running back, finishing fourth in the league with 503 rushing yards. He also had 3 rushing touchdowns and 22 receptions for 183 yards.

Personal life

Thompson is a Sports Performance Coach / Personal Trainer. He currently owns a HIIT Training Studio/Gym in Dallas Texas called BURN Dallas Fitness Center. He also trains athletes from ages of 7 years old to professional. A gym owner, fitness consultant and professional fitness coach.

Notes and References

  1. https://newsok.com/article/3477114/catching-up-david-thompson-on-osu-our-time-is-now Catching Up: David Thompson on OSU 'Our time is now'