John Thompson (tight end)
American football player (born 1957)
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John Washington Thompson Jr.[1] (born January 18, 1957) is an American former professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League (NFL). Thompson was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the ninth round of the 1979 NFL draft and played four seasons with the team.[2]
PositionTight end
BornJanuary 18, 1957
Jackson, Mississippi, U.S.
Jackson, Mississippi, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight228 lb (103 kg)
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| Position | Tight end | ||||||||
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| Born | January 18, 1957 Jackson, Mississippi, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 228 lb (103 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Oakland (CA) Skyline | ||||||||
| College | Weber State, Utah State | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1979 (9th round, 235th overall pick) | ||||||||
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