Donnell Thompson
| Born: | October 27, 1958 Lumberton, North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Defensive end |
| College | North Carolina |
| NFL draft | 1981 / Round: 1 / Pick 18 |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1981–1991 | Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Honors | PFWA All-Rookie Team (1981) |
Donnell Thompson (born October 27, 1958, in Lumberton, North Carolina) is a former defensive end who played in the National Football League. Thompson attended the University of North Carolina. His parents are Berthel and Douglas Thompson.
After leaving the NFL, Thompson worked for a McDonald's franchisee in Atlanta, Georgia. He purchased his own franchise in 1998 and has since opened franchises for Choice Hotels International, Zaxby's, Denny's and Checkers Drive-In, sometimes in partnership with his former roommate Ron Wooten.[1]
References[]
- ^ Steward, Ameera (September 12, 2019). "Former NFL Players Open Checkers & Rally's across Birmingham area". Birmingham Times. Birmingham, Alabama. Retrieved December 31, 2019.
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