David Thompson (American football)

Games played:	12
Rushing yards:	30
Touchdowns:	1
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

David Thompson
No. 28
Position:	Running back
Personal information
Born:	January 13, 1975 (age 49); Okmulgee, Oklahoma, U.S.
Height:	5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight:	196 lb (89 kg)
Career information
High school:	Okmulgee (OK)
College:	Oklahoma State
Undrafted:	1997
Career history
	Jacksonville Jaguars (1997}*; St. Louis Rams (1997–1999); →Amsterdam Admirals (1999);
Career highlights and awards
	First-team All-Big Eight (1995); Second-team All-Big 12 (1996);
Career NFL statistics
Games played:
Games played:	12
Rushing yards:	30
Touchdowns:	1
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Last updated November 02, 2024

David Farrod Thompson (born January 13, 1975) is an American former professional football running back in the National Football League (NFL) for the St. Louis Rams. He also was a member of the Amsterdam Admirals in NFL Europe. He played college football at Oklahoma State.

Early life

Thompson attended Okmulgee High School where he rushed for 4,995. His junior and senior year saw him eclipse the 2,000 yard mark rushing for 2,500 yards his senior year. He accepted a football scholarship from Oklahoma State University. He was a four-year starter at running back and received All-conference honors as a senior. He is currently the school's third All-time career rushing leader (4,314 yards).^[2]

Professional career

Thompson was signed as an undrafted free agent by the St. Louis Rams after the 1997 NFL draft, because he was considered too small to play professional football.

In 1999, he was allocated by the Rams to the Amsterdam Admirals of NFL Europe. He was the starter at running back, finishing fourth in the league with 503 rushing yards. He also had 3 rushing touchdowns and 22 receptions for 183 yards.

Personal life

Thompson is a Sports Performance Coach / Personal Trainer. He currently owns a HIIT Training Studio/Gym in Dallas Texas called BURN Dallas Fitness Center. He also trains athletes from ages of 7 years old to professional. A gym owner, fitness consultant and professional fitness coach.

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References

↑ Jaguars, 1997 Media Guide. August 1997. p. 182. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
↑ Catching Up: David Thompson on OSU 'Our time is now'

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[1] Jaguars, 1997 Media Guide. August 1997. p. 182. Retrieved September 1, 2024.

[2] Catching Up: David Thompson on OSU 'Our time is now'

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