SaRodorick Thompson

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SaRodorick Thompson Jr.
Personal information
Born: (1999-10-01) October 1, 1999 (age 24)[1]
Irving, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school:Ranchview (Irving, Texas)
College:Texas Tech (2018–2022)
Position:Running back
Undrafted:2023
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Games played:1
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

SaRodorick Thompson Jr. (born October 1, 1999)[1] is an American football running back who is a free agent. He played college football at Texas Tech.

Early life and high school[edit]

Thompson attended Ranchview High School where he rushed for over 3,000 yards throughout his high school football career and was ranked 98th nationally by ESPN among running backs.[2]

Professional career[edit]

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump
5 ft 11+12 in
(1.82 m)
207 lb
(94 kg)
31+58 in
(0.80 m)
9 in
(0.23 m)
4.65 s 1.65 s 2.63 s 4.64 s 7.25 s 32.5 in
(0.83 m)
10 ft 0 in
(3.05 m)
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[3][4]

New Orleans Saints[edit]

On April 29, 2023, Thompson signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent.[5]

Seattle Seahawks[edit]

On July 31, 2023, Thompson signed with the Seattle Seahawks.[6] Thompson made his NFL debut in week eight of the 2023 season versus the Arizona Cardinals where he played two snaps.[7] He was released on October 31.[8] Thompson was re-signed to the practice squad on December 6.[9] Thompson was later released on December 8 to make room for Sean Mannion.[10]

Dallas Cowboys[edit]

On January 4, 2024, Thompson was signed to the Dallas Cowboys practice squad.[11] He was not signed to a reserve/future contract after the season and thus became a free agent when his practice squad contract expired.[12]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "SaRodorick Thompson Jr. Biography". ESPN. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
  2. ^ "SARODORICK THOMPSON JR". Texas Tech. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
  3. ^ "SaRodorick Thompson Jr. Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved October 22, 2023.
  4. ^ "2023 Draft Scout SaRodorick Thompson, Texas Tech NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved October 22, 2023.
  5. ^ Williams, Don. "Texas Tech football running back SaRodorick Thompson agrees to terms with New Orleans Saints". Lubbock Avalanche Journal. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
  6. ^ Dimmitt, Zach. "Seahawks Sign RB SaRodorick Thompson in Wake of Injuries". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
  7. ^ "SaRodorick Thompson". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
  8. ^ Alexander, Mookie (2023-10-31). "Seahawks waive Cody Thompson following Leonard Williams trade". Field Gulls. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
  9. ^ Boyle, John (December 6, 2023). "Seahawks Sign RB SaRodorick Thompson To Practice Squad". Seahawks.com. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
  10. ^ Boyle, John (December 8, 2023). "Seahawks Sign QB Sean Mannion To Practice Squad, Release RB SaRodorick Thompson". Seattle Seahawks. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
  11. ^ Brock, Todd. "Cowboys release WR Martavis Bryant, 3 others from practice squad". Cowboys Wire. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
  12. ^ Fisher, Mike (January 15, 2024). "Cowboys Sign 8 New Contracts, Prepare for 14 Free Agents & 3 Superstar Deals". Sports Illustrated.

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