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 drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the ninth round of the 1979 NFL Draft and played four seasons with the team.
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Position: | Tight end | ||||||
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Born: | (1957-01-18) January 18, 1957 (age 65) Jackson, Mississippi | ||||||
Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||
Weight: | 228 lb (103 kg) | ||||||
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College: | Weber State, Utah State | ||||||
NFL Draft: | 1979 / Round: 9 / Pick: 235 | ||||||
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