Cedric Thompson
| No. -- Free agent | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Position: | Safety | ||
| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth: | February 10, 1993 | ||
| Place of birth: | Los Angeles, California | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||
| Weight: | 213 lb (97 kg) | ||
| Career information | |||
| High school: | Calipatria (CA) | ||
| College: | Minnesota | ||
| NFL Draft: | 2015 / Round: 5 / Pick: 150 | ||
| Career history | |||
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||
| Career NFL statistics | |||
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Cedric Thompson is an American football safety who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Minnesota.[1]
Professional career
Miami Dolphins
He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the fifth round of the 2015 NFL Draft.[2][3]
New England Patriots
On January 12, 2016, the Patriots signed Thompson to their practice squad after he was not offered a futures contract with Miami.[4] On January 26, 2016, Thompson signed a futures contract with the New England Patriots.[5]
On August 21, 2016, Thompson was released by the Patriots.[6]
Minnesota Vikings
On October 25, 2016, Thompson was signed to the Vikings' practice squad.[7] He was released by the Vikings on November 26, 2016.[8]
References
- ↑ Fuller, Marcus R. (October 23, 2014). "Gophers football: Cedric Thompson sought leadership role". St. Paul Pioneer Press. MediaNews Group. Retrieved May 20, 2015.
- ↑ South Florida Sun-Sentinel (May 2, 2015). "Dolphins snatch athletic Minnesota safety Cedric Thompson with 150th selection". Sun-Sentinel.com.
- ↑ "NFL Draft 2015: Miami Dolphins select Minnesota safety Cedric Thompson – The Daily Dolphin". palmbeachpost.com.
- ↑ Bernd Buchmasser (January 12, 2016). "Patriots Sign WR J.J. Worton and DB Cedric Thompson to the Practice Squad". PatsPulpit.com.
- ↑ "New England Patriots to sign Joey Iosefa, Chris Barker, Cedric Thompson to futures deals (reports)". masslive.com. Retrieved 2016-01-27.
- ↑ Kyed, Doug. "Patriots Release Safety Cedric Thompson, Have Two Open Roster Spots". NESN.com.
- ↑ Peters, Craig (October 25, 2016). "Vikings Announce 6 Practice Squad Moves". Vikings.com.
- ↑ "Vikings Cut DB Cedric Thompson From Their Practice Squad". November 26, 2016.
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