DeAndre Thompkins

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

DeAndre Thompkins
DeAndre Thompkins.jpg
Free agent
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1995-10-01) October 1, 1995 (age 26)
Pensacola, FL
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:188 lb (85 kg)
Career information
High school:Swansboro
College:Penn State
Undrafted:2019
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
  • Second team All-Big Ten (2017)
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com

DeAndre Lewis Thompkins[1] (born October 1, 1995) is an American football wide receiver who is a free agent.

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 was waived on September 5.[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.

References[]

  1. ^ "DeAndre Thompkins – Football". Penn State University Athletics. Retrieved February 28, 2020.
  2. ^ Smith, E.J. (May 10, 2019). "Eagles sign 10 undrafted free agents. Here's what you need to know about them". Inquirer.com. Retrieved February 28, 2020.
  3. ^ a b c Mandarino, Mikey (October 17, 2019). "Three Penn State Football Players Selected in 2019 XFL Draft". Onward State. Retrieved February 28, 2020.
  4. ^ Pickel, Greg (May 20, 2019). "How much will DeAndre Thompkins, Ryan Bates make with the Philadelphia Eagles?". pennlive. Retrieved February 28, 2020.
  5. ^ Gallen, Daniel (August 30, 2019). "Former Penn State wide receiver DeAndre Thompkins among first round of Philadelphia Eagles cuts". Penn Live. Retrieved February 28, 2020.
  6. ^ Disdier, Ryan (February 19, 2020). "Defenders at Wildcats: 6 Players to Watch". XFL.com. Retrieved February 28, 2020.
  7. ^ Condotta, Bob (April 10, 2020). "XFL suspends operations, terminates all employees, but Jim Zorn says he has hopes league will continue". The Seattle Times. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
  8. ^ @AlbertBreer (August 19, 2020). "Today's workouts/visits" (Tweet). Retrieved August 21, 2020 – via Twitter.
  9. ^ "Steelers make roster move". steelers.com. Retrieved August 30, 2020.
  10. ^ Varley, Teresa (September 6, 2020). "Steelers make moves to get to 53-man roster". Steelers.com.
  11. ^ "Packers sign WR DeAndre Thompkins". packers.com. Retrieved May 26, 2021.
  12. ^ "Packers place TE Isaac Nauta and WR DeAndre Thompkins on injured reserve". Green Bay Packers. August 16, 2021. Retrieved August 16, 2021.

External links[]

Retrieved from ""