Craig Thompson (American football)

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Craig Thompson
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Position: Tight end
Personal information
Born: (1969-01-13) January 13, 1969 (age 55)
Hartsville, South Carolina, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:244 lb (111 kg)
Career information
High school: Hartsville
(Hartsville, South Carolina)
College: North Carolina A&T (1989–1991)
NFL draft: 1992  / round: 5 / pick: 115
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:36
Receiving yards:281
Touchdowns:3
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Craig Antonio Thompson (born January 13, 1969) is a former American football tight end in the National Football League (NFL) who played for the Cincinnati Bengals. [1] He was drafted by the Bengals in the fifth round of the 1992 NFL Draft. [2] He played college football for the North Carolina A&T Aggies.

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References

  1. "Craig Thompson Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
  2. "1992 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 7, 2023.