| Juwan Thompson | |
| Number: | 40 |
| Position: | Running back |
| Birth Date: | May 13, 1992 |
| Birth Place: | Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands |
| High School: | Woodward Academy (College Park, Georgia) |
| Height Ft: | 5 |
| Height In: | 11 |
| Weight Lbs: | 225 |
| College: | Duke |
| Undraftedyear: | 2014 |
| Pastteams: |
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| Highlights: | |
| Statlabel1: | Rushing attempts |
| Statvalue1: | 80 |
| Statlabel2: | Rushing yards |
| Statvalue2: | 346 |
| Statlabel3: | Rushing touchdowns |
| Statvalue3: | 4 |
| Statlabel4: | Receptions |
| Statvalue4: | 10 |
| Statlabel5: | Receiving yards |
| Statvalue5: | 76 |
| Statlabel6: | Receiving touchdowns |
| Pfr: | ThomJu01 |
Juwan Thompson (born May 13, 1992) is a former American football running back who played college football at Duke. He was signed by the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 2014.
Thompson played college football at Duke University from 2010 to 2013. He finished his career with 1,244 rushing yards on 274 carries and had nine touchdowns.
Thompson was signed by the Denver Broncos after going undrafted in the 2014 NFL draft.[1] [2]
In a game against the Arizona Cardinals, Thompson scored his first career touchdown on an 8-yard run. In a Thursday Night Football game against division rival San Diego Chargers, Thompson ran for two touchdowns as the Broncos went on to win 35–21.
On February 7, 2016, Thompson was part of the Broncos team that won Super Bowl 50. In the game, the Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers by a score of 24–10.[3] Thompson was inactive for the game.[4]
On September 3, 2016, Thompson was waived by the Broncos.[5] The next day, he was signed to the Broncos' practice squad.[6] He was promoted to the active roster on October 29, 2016 after starting running back C. J. Anderson was placed on injured reserve.[7]
On September 2, 2017, Thompson was waived by the Broncos.[8]