SaRodorick Thompson Jr. (born October 1, 1999)[1] is an American football running back who is a free agent. He played college football at Texas Tech.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born: | October 1, 1999[1] Irving, Texas, U.S. | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||
| Weight: | 220 lb (100 kg) | ||
| Career information | |||
| High school: | Ranchview (Irving, Texas) | ||
| College: | Texas Tech (2018–2022) | ||
| Position: | Running back | ||
| Undrafted: | 2023 | ||
| Career history | |||
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||
| Career NFL statistics as of 2023 | |||
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| Player stats at NFL.com · PFR | |||
Early life and high school edit
Thompson attended Ranchview High School where he rushed for over 3,000 yards throughout his high school football career and was ranked 98th nationally by ESPN among running backs.[2]
Professional career edit
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 ft 11+1⁄2 in (1.82 m) |
207 lb (94 kg) |
31+5⁄8 in (0.80 m) |
9 in (0.23 m) |
4.65 s | 1.65 s | 2.63 s | 4.64 s | 7.25 s | 32.5 in (0.83 m) |
10 ft 0 in (3.05 m) | ||
| All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[3][4] | ||||||||||||
New Orleans Saints edit
On April 29, 2023, Thompson signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent.[5]
Seattle Seahawks edit
On July 31, 2023, Thompson signed with the Seattle Seahawks.[6] Thompson made his NFL debut in week eight of the 2023 season versus the Arizona Cardinals where he played two snaps.[7] He was released on October 31.[8] Thompson was re-signed to the practice squad on December 6.[9] Thompson was later released on December 8 to make room for Sean Mannion.[10]
Dallas Cowboys edit
On January 4, 2024, Thompson was signed to the Dallas Cowboys practice squad.[11] He was not signed to a reserve/future contract after the season and thus became a free agent when his practice squad contract expired.[12]
References edit
- ^ a b "SaRodorick Thompson Jr. Biography". ESPN. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
- ^ "SARODORICK THOMPSON JR". Texas Tech. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
- ^ "SaRodorick Thompson Jr. Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved October 22, 2023.
- ^ "2023 Draft Scout SaRodorick Thompson, Texas Tech NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved October 22, 2023.
- ^ Williams, Don. "Texas Tech football running back SaRodorick Thompson agrees to terms with New Orleans Saints". Lubbock Avalanche Journal. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
- ^ Dimmitt, Zach. "Seahawks Sign RB SaRodorick Thompson in Wake of Injuries". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
- ^ "SaRodorick Thompson". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
- ^ Alexander, Mookie (2023-10-31). "Seahawks waive Cody Thompson following Leonard Williams trade". Field Gulls. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
- ^ Boyle, John (December 6, 2023). "Seahawks Sign RB SaRodorick Thompson To Practice Squad". Seahawks.com. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
- ^ Boyle, John (December 8, 2023). "Seahawks Sign QB Sean Mannion To Practice Squad, Release RB SaRodorick Thompson". Seattle Seahawks. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
- ^ Brock, Todd. "Cowboys release WR Martavis Bryant, 3 others from practice squad". Cowboys Wire. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
- ^ Fisher, Mike (January 15, 2024). "Cowboys Sign 8 New Contracts, Prepare for 14 Free Agents & 3 Superstar Deals". Sports Illustrated.