SaRodorick Thompson
| Personal information | |||||
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| 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 | |||||
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||
| Career NFL statistics as of 2023 | |||||
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SaRodorick Thompson Jr. (born October 1, 1999)[1] is an American professional football running back who is signed by the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the Canadian Football League. He played college football at Texas Tech.
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]
Los Angeles Rams
[edit]Thompson signed with the Los Angeles Rams on August 22, 2024, but was waived three days later.[13][14]
Saskatchewan Roughriders
[edit]Thompson joined the Canadian Football League on August 27, 2024, signing with the Saskatchewan Roughriders.[15]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "SaRodorick Thompson Jr. Biography". ESPN. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
- ^ "SARODORICK THOMPSON JR". Texas Tech. Retrieved December 7, 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 December 7, 2023.
- ^ Dimmitt, Zach. "Seahawks Sign RB SaRodorick Thompson in Wake of Injuries". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved December 7, 2023.
- ^ "SaRodorick Thompson". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
- ^ Alexander, Mookie (October 31, 2023). "Seahawks waive Cody Thompson following Leonard Williams trade". Field Gulls. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
- ^ Boyle, John (December 6, 2023). "Seahawks Sign RB SaRodorick Thompson To Practice Squad". Seahawks.com. Retrieved December 7, 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 January 4, 2024.
- ^ Fisher, Mike (January 15, 2024). "Cowboys Sign 8 New Contracts, Prepare for 14 Free Agents & 3 Superstar Deals". Sports Illustrated.
- ^ Jackson, Stu (August 22, 2024). "Rams sign RB SaRodorick Thompson". TheRams.com.
- ^ Jackson, Stu (August 25, 2024). "Rams waive 10 players and release Boston Scott and Carlos Watkins ahead of 2024 53-man roster deadline". TheRams.com.
- ^ "Riders Sign Three-Time All-Big 12 Running Back SaRodorick Thompson Jr". Saskatchewan Roughriders. August 27, 2024. Retrieved August 27, 2024.