Anthony Thompson (Canadian football)

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Anthony Thompson
No. 23     BC Lions
2019, 23, Anthony Thompson.jpg
Thompson before a Lions game in 2019.
Born: (1990-03-23) March 23, 1990 (age 34)
Montreal, Quebec
Career information
CFL status National
Position(s) DB
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight205 lb (93 kg)
College Southern Illinois
CFL draft 2016, Round: 2, Pick: 12
Drafted by BC Lions
Career history
As player
20162019, 2021–present BC Lions
Career stats

Anthony Thompson (born March 23, 1990) is a professional Canadian football defensive back for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was drafted 12th overall in the 2016 CFL Draft by the Lions. [1] He played college football with the Southern Illinois Salukis.

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Professional career

Thompson re-signed with the BC Lions on June 23, 2021. [2]

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References

  1. Lions swap picks early, select eight in 2016 draft
  2. Baker, Matt (June 23, 2021). "Lions bring back Anthony Thompson, add Matt McConnell to roster". BCLions.com. Retrieved June 23, 2021.