Dave Thompson (American football)

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Dave Thompson
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Position: Offensive lineman
Personal information
Born: (1949-02-01) February 1, 1949 (age 75)
Langdale, Alabama, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:270 lb (122 kg)
Career information
High school: Valley (Valley, Alabama)
College: Clemson
NFL draft: 1971  / Round: 2 / Pick: 30
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Player stats at PFR

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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References

  1. "DAVE THOMPSON". profootballarchives.com. Archived from the original on November 29, 2014. Retrieved November 15, 2014.
  2. "Dave Thompson". bucpower.com. Retrieved November 15, 2014.