Mike Thompson (American football)

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Mike Thompson
No. 95, 93, 96
Position:Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1971-12-22) December 22, 1971 (age 52)
Portage, Wisconsin, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:296 lb (134 kg)
Career information
High school: Portage (WI)
College: Wisconsin
NFL draft: 1995  / round: 4 / pick: 123
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Sacks:1.5

Mike John Thompson (born December 22, 1971) is a former defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). Thompson was drafted in the fourth round of the 1995 NFL draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars and played that season with the team. [2] [3] The following season, he was a member of the Cincinnati Bengals, but did not see any playing time during the regular season. After playing the following season with the Bengals he played two more with the Cleveland Browns. He was also a member of the Browns during the 2001 NFL season, but once again did not see any playing time.

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References

  1. Browns, 2000 Media Guide (PDF). p. 142. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
  2. "Mike Thompson". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 24, 2011.
  3. "1995 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 31, 2023.