DeAndre Thompkins
American football player (born 1995)
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DeAndre Lewis Thompkins[1] (born October 1, 1995) is an American former football wide receiver. He played college football at Penn State.
Pensacola, Florida, U.S.
Thompkins with the DC Defenders in 2020 | |
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| Position | Wide receiver |
| Personal information | |
| Born | October 1, 1995 Pensacola, Florida, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Listed weight | 188 lb (85 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Swansboro |
| College | Penn State |
| NFL draft | 2019: undrafted |
| Career history | |
* Offseason or practice squad member only | |
| Awards and highlights | |
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Professional career
Philadelphia Eagles
Thompkins was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent following the 2019 NFL draft.[2][3] He received $85,000 guaranteed if he signed.[4] He was cut on August 30, 2019.[5][3]
DC Defenders
Thompkins was selected in the 4th round of the 2020 XFL draft by the DC Defenders.[3] Thompkins made his XFL debut in Week 2 against the New York Guardians, recording 6 catches for 67 yards and a touchdown.[6] He had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10, 2020.[7]
Thompkins had a tryout with the New York Jets on August 19, 2020.[8]
Pittsburgh Steelers
Thompkins was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers on August 30, 2020, but then switched over to Green Bay in 2021.[9][10]
Green Bay Packers
On May 26, 2021, Thompkins signed with the Green Bay Packers.[11] He was placed on injured reserve on August 16, 2021.[12] He was released on August 25.