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Tedric Thompson (born January 20, 1995) is an American former professional football player who was a safety in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Colorado Buffaloes,[1] and was selected in the fourth round of the 2017 NFL draft by the Seattle Seahawks.
Key Information
Professional career
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| 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 | Bench press | |
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| 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
204 lb (93 kg) |
31+1⁄2 in (0.80 m) |
9+5⁄8 in (0.24 m) |
4.60 s | 1.53 s | 2.68 s | 4.36 s | 7.11 s | 35.5 in (0.90 m) |
9 ft 9 in (2.97 m) |
17 reps | |
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Seattle Seahawks
[edit]The Seattle Seahawks selected Thompson in the fourth round with the 111th overall pick in the 2017 NFL draft.[6] He was the 12th safety selected in 2017 and was one of three safeties drafted by the Seahawks that year. Thompson was the second safety selected by the Seahawks behind Michigan's Lano Hill, but was selected before Cincinnati's Mike Tyson.[7] On May 11, 2017, the Seahawks signed Thompson to a four-year, $3.07 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $672,004.[8]
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Throughout training camp, Thompson competed against Bradley McDougald to be the primary backup free safety.[9] Head coach Pete Carroll named Thompson the third free safety on the Seahawks’ depth chart to begin the regular season, behind Earl Thomas and McDougald.[10]
Thompson was inactive as a healthy scratch for the Seahawks’ first seven games (Weeks 1–8). On November 5, 2017, Thompson made his professional regular season debut and made one tackle during their 17–14 loss against the Washington Redskins in Week 9.[11] He finished his rookie season in 2017 with four combined tackles (two solo) in nine games and zero starts.[12]
In Week 5 of the 2019 season against the Los Angeles Rams, Thompson intercepted a pass from Jared Goff that was dropped by Gerald Everett in the 30–29 win.[13] In Week 6 against the Cleveland Browns, Thompson intercepted a pass thrown by Baker Mayfield in the 32–28 win.[14]
On October 30, 2019, he was placed on injured reserve with a shoulder injury.[15]
Thompson was released by the Seahawks on March 31, 2020.[16]
Kansas City Chiefs
[edit]Thompson was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs on July 30, 2020.[17] He was waived on November 28, 2020.[18]
Cleveland Browns (first stint)
[edit]Thompson was claimed off waivers by the Browns on November 30, 2020.[19] He was waived on January 15, 2021.[20]
Denver Broncos
[edit]On July 27, 2021, Thompson signed with the Denver Broncos.[21] On August 8, 2021, the Broncos released Thompson.[22]
Tennessee Titans
[edit]On August 12, 2021, Thompson signed with the Tennessee Titans.[23] He was placed on injured reserve on August 17, 2021.[24] He was released on August 20.
Cleveland Browns (second stint)
[edit]On December 16, 2021, Thompson was signed to the Browns practice squad.[25] Thompson was elevated to the active roster for the December 20 game versus the Las Vegas Raiders.
Personal life
[edit]He is the younger brother of former safety Cedric Thompson.[26]
References
[edit]- ^ Graham, Pat (December 1, 2016). "Safety Tedric Thompson Leads No. 9 Colorado With Big Plays". Denver.CBSLocal.com. CBS. Retrieved April 29, 2017.
- ^ "NFL Draft Profile: Tedric Thompson". NFL.com. Archived from the original on November 8, 2017. Retrieved April 6, 2018.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ^ "Tedric Thompson Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 17, 2025.
- ^ "Tedric Thompson College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 17, 2025.
- ^ "Tedric Thompson NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Archived from the original on May 7, 2017. Retrieved March 17, 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ^ "2017 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 20, 2021.
- ^ Drovetto, Tony (April 29, 2017). "Seattle Seahawks Select Colorado Strong Safety Tedric Thompson With No. 111 Overall Pick In 2017 NFL Draft". Seahawks.com. Retrieved May 7, 2017.
- ^ "Spotrac.com: Tedric Thompson contract". Spotrac.com. Retrieved April 6, 2018.
- ^ Bell, Gregg (June 17, 2017). "He's the first safety up if Chancellor, Thomas get hurt again". thenewstribune.com. Retrieved January 17, 2019.
- ^ Arthur, Kenneth (September 2, 2017). "Seahawks final 53-man roster for 2017". fieldgulls.com. Retrieved January 17, 2019.
- ^ "NFL Player stats: Tedric Thompson (2017)". NFL.com. Retrieved January 17, 2019.
- ^ "NFL Player stats: Tedric Thompson (career)". NFL.com. Retrieved January 17, 2019.
- ^ "Wilson throws 4 TD passes, Seahawks hold off Rams 30–29". ESPN. Associated Press. October 3, 2019. Retrieved October 3, 2019.
- ^ "Wilson's 3 TDs lead Seahawks' rally past Mayfield, Browns". ESPN. Associated Press. October 13, 2019. Retrieved October 13, 2019.
- ^ Henderson, Brady (October 30, 2019). "Seahawks place S Thompson (shoulder) on IR". ESPN.com. Retrieved October 31, 2019.
- ^ Boyle, John (March 31, 2020). "Seahawks Release TE Ed Dickson, Waive Safety Tedric Thompson". Seahawks.com. Retrieved March 31, 2020.
- ^ Henderson, Brady (July 29, 2020). "Ex-Seahawks S Thompson gets deal with Chiefs". ESPN.com. Retrieved March 20, 2021.
- ^ Goldman, Charles (November 28, 2020). "Chiefs make a pair of roster moves on Saturday". USAToday.com. Retrieved January 5, 2021.
- ^ "Browns activate FB Andy Janovich, claim S Tedric Thompson". ClevelandBrowns.com. November 30, 2020. Retrieved March 20, 2021.
- ^ "Browns activate G Joel Bitonio". ClevelandBrowns.com. January 15, 2021. Retrieved March 20, 2021.
- ^ DiLalla, Aric (July 27, 2021). "Broncos sign S Tedric Thompson, C Brett Jones". Denver Broncos.
- ^ DiLalla, Aric (August 8, 2021). "Broncos sign DT Lorenzo Neal". Denver Broncos. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
- ^ Williams, Charean (August 11, 2021). "Titans signing Tedric Thompson". NBCSports.com. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
- ^ Wyatt, Jim (August 17, 2021). "TTitans Place DL Trevon Coley, DB Tedric Thompson on Injured Reserve While Waiving OL Paul Adams". TennesseeTitans.com. Retrieved January 22, 2025.
- ^ "Browns activate TE David Njoku, make additional roster moves". ClevelandBrowns.com. December 16, 2021. Retrieved January 22, 2025.
- ^ Kosmider, Nick (April 29, 2017). "Former CU safety Tedric Thompson drafted by Seattle Seahawks, becomes third Buffaloes DB chosen". The Denver Post. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
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Family and childhood
Tedric Thompson was born on January 20, 1995, in Inglewood, California.[2] His parents, David Thompson and Flossie Bradford, both attended Locke High School near Watts in Los Angeles but did not graduate; David was 24 and Flossie was 16 at the time of Cedric's birth in 1993, and Tedric arrived about two years later as their second child, followed by a daughter, Cedrinae.[6] He grew up in neighborhoods including Inglewood, Compton, and Gardena, where he was exposed to gang violence, including the loss of a cousin and imprisonment of another family member due to gang activity.[7] The family later relocated to Palmdale, California, to escape gang violence when Thompson was approaching his teenage years.[7] Thompson grew up with an older brother, Cedric Thompson, who later played safety at the University of Minnesota and was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the fifth round of the 2015 NFL Draft.[2] During his early years in the Los Angeles area, Thompson initially showed reluctance toward football; after his first practice, he decided to quit, finding it too demanding, but a family friend encouraged him to persist.[8] In his youth, Thompson's hobbies included playing basketball and spending time with family and friends.[2]High school career
Tedric Thompson attended Valencia High School in Valencia, California, where he developed into a standout defensive back.[2] As a safety, he earned first-team All-Foothill League honors three times during his high school career, showcasing his versatility and leadership on the Vikings' defense.[9] In his junior year of 2011, Thompson recorded 39 tackles, including 6 tackles for loss, contributing significantly to Valencia's defensive efforts.[10] As a senior in 2012, he led the team with notable performances, tallying 49 tackles and 4 interceptions while also contributing on offense with 117 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns; his defensive prowess earned him All-CIF Southern Section North Division honors and first-team All-State recognition from MaxPreps.[11][9] Thompson's recruitment drew interest from multiple programs, including scholarship offers from Minnesota and Fresno State, but he committed to the University of Colorado in early 2013 as the only Pac-12 school to extend him an offer, signing his national letter of intent on February 6.[12][13][14] His strong academic record, including a 3.6 GPA and Scholar-Athlete honors, played a key role in opening doors to these collegiate opportunities.[15][16]College career
University of Colorado Boulder
Tedric Thompson joined the University of Colorado Boulder as a highly touted safety recruit from Valencia High School in California, where his strong high school performance drew attention from multiple programs before he committed to the Buffaloes. As a true freshman in 2013, Thompson saw action in all 12 games for the Colorado Buffaloes, primarily as a reserve defensive back, while earning three starts—at free safety against Oregon and at strong safety versus California and USC—logging 266 defensive plays overall.[2] His early contributions helped him adapt to the college level, setting the stage for an expanded role the following season.[17] In his sophomore year of 2014, Thompson emerged as a starter at strong safety, anchoring the secondary for the first eight games and establishing himself as one of the team's top defenders with consistent playmaking ability.[18] However, his season was cut short by a concussion sustained against UCLA, limiting him to those initial contests but showcasing his potential as a hard-hitting safety.[2][19] Thompson's junior campaign in 2015 marked his first full season as a starter, where he solidified his position in the defensive backfield with 63 tackles—including 3.5 for loss—three interceptions, and five pass breakups, earning honorable mention All-Pac-12 recognition for his reliable coverage and run support.[20] He also blocked a key field goal in overtime during a rivalry win over Colorado State, contributing to the Buffaloes' defensive resilience.[21] That year, Thompson was selected to the Pac-12 All-Academic second team as a sociology major, balancing his on-field duties with strong academic performance.[22] During his senior season in 2016, Thompson assumed a prominent leadership role in the secondary, guiding a Buffaloes defense that helped propel Colorado to a 10-win campaign and a berth in the Pac-12 Championship game.[23] He led the Pac-12 with seven interceptions—a total that tied the school single-season record—and recorded 63 tackles, earning second-team All-Pac-12 honors from the coaches while twice being named Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Week for standout performances against Stanford and Utah.[2][24] His ball-hawking ability and vocal presence were instrumental in elevating the team's pass defense within the conference.[25]Achievements and statistics
Over his four seasons with the Colorado Buffaloes from 2013 to 2016, Tedric Thompson amassed 215 tackles (158 solo), 13 interceptions, 26 passes defended, and 1 forced fumble, while also recording 8 tackles for loss.[26] His 13 interceptions tied for fifth in program history, highlighting his ball-hawking ability as a safety.[27] Thompson's performance peaked in his senior year of 2016, when he led the Pac-12 with 7 interceptions (third nationally) and topped all FBS players with 16 passes defended, alongside 63 tackles.[26] Earlier seasons showed steady development, with 3 interceptions each in 2014 and 2015, contributing to his career totals.[26] The following table summarizes his season-by-season defensive statistics:| Year | Tackles (Solo/Ast) | Interceptions | Passes Defended | Forced Fumbles |
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| 2013 | 33 (24/9) | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | 56 (38/18) | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 | 63 (54/9) | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 | 63 (42/21) | 7 | 16 | 0 |
| Career | 215 (158/57) | 13 | 26 | 1 |
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