Jordan Thompson (American football)
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Rockford, Ohio, U.S.
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| Position | Tight end |
| Personal information | |
| Born | July 12, 1989 Rockford, Ohio, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 257 lb (117 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Parkway (Rockford) |
| College | Ohio (2008–2012) |
| NFL draft | 2013: undrafted |
| Career history | |
| Awards and highlights | |
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| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Jordan Benjamin Thompson (born July 12, 1989) is an American former professional football tight end who played for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Ohio University.
Jordan Benjamin Thompson was born on July 12, 1989, in Rockford, Ohio.[1] He played high school football at Parkway High School in Rockford as a quarterback, punter and linebacker.[1][2] During his high school career, he totaled 307 completions on 515 passing attempts for 3,674 yards and 27 touchdowns, 432 carries for 1,693 yards and 23 touchdowns, 307 solo tackles, 169 assisted tackles, 13 sacks, five forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries.[2] As a linebacker, Thompson earned first-team Division 5 All-Ohio recognition and Division 5 Defensive Player of the Year accolades, among other honors.[2] He was also named first-team All-Mid West Athletic Conference as a punter and second-team as a quarterback.[2]
College career
Thompson was a four-year letterman for the Ohio Bobcats of Ohio University from 2009 to 2012.[2] He was redshirted in 2008.[2] He caught seven passes for 109 yards in 2009.[2] Thompson recorded 21 receptions for 204 yards and three touchdowns during the 2010 season, garnering second-team All-Mid-American Conference (MAC) honors.[2] In 2011, he caught 24 passes for 258 yards and a touchdown, earning honorable mention All-MAC accolades.[2] He played in six games as a senior in 2012, totaling eight catches for 95 yards and one touchdown, before suffering a season-ending torn knee ligament.[3][2] He majored in engineering at Ohio University.[2]