David Wayne Thompson (born February 1, 1949) is a former American football offensive lineman who played five seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Detroit Lions and New Orleans Saints. He was drafted by the Lions in the second round of the 1971 NFL Draft. He played college football at Clemson University and attended Valley High School in Fairax, Alabama.[1] Thompson was also a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.[2]
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Position: | Offensive lineman |
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Born: | (1949-02-01) February 1, 1949 (age 73) Langdale, Alabama |
Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
Weight: | 270 lb (122 kg) |
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High school: | Valley (Valley, Alabama) |
College: | Clemson |
NFL Draft: | 1971 / Round: 2 / Pick: 30 |
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Player stats at NFL.com · PFR | |
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