SaRodorick Thompson

Last updated
SaRodorick Thompson Jr.
Personal information
Born: (1999-10-01) October 1, 1999 (age 24) [1]
Irving, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school: Ranchview (Irving, Texas)
College: Texas Tech (2018–2022)
Position: Running back
Undrafted: 2023
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Games played:1
Player stats at PFR

SaRodorick Thompson Jr. (born October 1, 1999) [1] is an American football running back who is a free agent. He played college football at Texas Tech.

Contents

Early life and high school

Thompson attended Ranchview High School where he rushed for over 3,000 yards throughout his high school football career and was ranked 98th nationally by ESPN among running backs. [2]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump
5 ft 11+1⁄2 in
(1.82 m)		207 lb
(94 kg)		31+5⁄8 in
(0.80 m)		9 in
(0.23 m)		4.65 s1.65 s2.63 s4.64 s7.25 s32.5 in
(0.83 m)		10 ft 0 in
(3.05 m)
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day [3] [4]

New Orleans Saints

On April 29, 2023, Thompson signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent. [5]

Seattle Seahawks

On July 31, 2023, Thompson signed with the Seattle Seahawks. [6] Thompson made his NFL debut in week eight of the 2023 season versus the Arizona Cardinals where he played two snaps. [7] He was released on October 31. [8] Thompson was re-signed to the practice squad on December 6. [9] Thompson was later released on December 8 to make room for Sean Mannion. [10]

Dallas Cowboys

On January 4, 2024, Thompson was signed to the Dallas Cowboys practice squad. [11] He was not signed to a reserve/future contract after the season and thus became a free agent when his practice squad contract expired. [12]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">George Farmer (running back)</span> American football player (born 1993)

George Farmer is a former American football running back. He graduated in 2011 from Junípero Serra High School in Gardena, California, and entered the NFL draft after his redshirt junior year at USC.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sean Mannion (American football)</span> American football player (born 1992)

Sean Thomas Mannion is an American football coach and former quarterback who is an offensive assistant for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Oregon State Beavers and was their starting quarterback from 2011 to 2014. He was selected by the St. Louis Rams in the third round of the 2015 NFL draft, and also played in the NFL for the Minnesota Vikings.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kerry Hyder</span> American football player (born 1991)

Kerry Hyder Jr. is an American football defensive end who is a free agent. He played college football for Texas Tech.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tyrone Swoopes</span> American football player (born 1994)

Alphonso Tyrone Swoopes Jr. is a former American football tight end. He played quarterback for the Texas Longhorns and signed with the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent in 2017. He was also a member of the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Football Team.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">C. J. Prosise</span> American football player (born 1994)

Calvin "C. J." Prosise Jr. is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the third round of the 2016 NFL draft. He played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

Kelvin Taylor is an American football running back who is a free agent. He played college football at Florida.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tyvis Powell</span> American gridiron football player (born 1994)

Tyvis Chansey Powell is a former American football safety. He played college football at Ohio State.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Joey Hunt</span> American football player (born 1994)

Joey Hunt is an American football center who is a free agent. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the sixth round of the 2016 NFL Draft. He played college football at TCU.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bo Scarbrough</span> American football player (born 1994)

Bo Scarbrough is a former American football running back. He played college football at Alabama before a four year National Football League (NFL) career, largely for the Seattle Seahawks and Detroit Lions. Following his tenure in the NFL, Scarbrough played two seasons in the USFL with the Birmingham Stallions, winning back to back USFL Championships. He currently serves as an analyst with “The Bama Standard” podcast on “The Bama Standard Network” YouTube channel (2021-present).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Josh Jones (safety)</span> American football player (born 1994)

Josh Jones is an American football safety who is a free agent. He played college football at NC State, and was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the second round of the 2017 NFL Draft. He has also played for the Dallas Cowboys and Jacksonville Jaguars.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kyle Fuller (offensive lineman)</span> American football player (born 1994)

Kyle Emmitt Fuller is an American football center who is a free agent. He was drafted by the Houston Texans in the seventh round of the 2017 NFL Draft. He played college football at Baylor.

Jordan A. Roos is an American football guard who is a free agent. He played college football at Purdue and was signed with the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent following the 2017 NFL Draft. Roos attended Celina High School in Celina, Texas.

Lance Lenoir is a former American football wide receiver. He played college football at Western Illinois.

Malik Turner is an American football wide receiver who is a free agent. He played college football at Illinois, and was originally signed by the Seattle Seahawks in 2018 as an undrafted free agent. He also played for the Dallas Cowboys.

Darwin Thompson is an American football running back who is a free agent. He played college football at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College before transferring to Utah State and was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the sixth round of the 2019 NFL Draft. Thompson won a Super Bowl title as part of the Chiefs in Super Bowl LIV.

Tony Jones Jr. is an American football running back for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Notre Dame.

Cade Johnson is an American football wide receiver who is a free agent. He played college football at South Dakota State.

Forrest Merrill is an American football defensive end who is a free agent. He played college football for Arkansas State.

Bryant Nathaniel Koback is a former American football running back. He played college football at Toledo and also was enrolled at Kentucky but he never played for the Wildcats. He spent two years in the National Football League (NFL) with the Minnesota Vikings, Seattle Seahawks, and Philadelphia Eagles, but never appeared in a game.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ronnie Rivers</span> American football player (born 1999)

Ronnie Rivers is an American football running back for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He was signed by the Arizona Cardinals after being undrafted in the 2022 NFL Draft. He played college football at Fresno State.

References

  1. 1 2 "SaRodorick Thompson Jr. Biography". ESPN . Retrieved October 9, 2023.
  2. ↑ "SARODORICK THOMPSON JR". Texas Tech. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
  3. ↑ "SaRodorick Thompson Jr. Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved October 22, 2023.
  4. ↑ "2023 Draft Scout SaRodorick Thompson, Texas Tech NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved October 22, 2023.
  5. ↑ Williams, Don. "Texas Tech football running back SaRodorick Thompson agrees to terms with New Orleans Saints". Lubbock Avalanche Journal. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
  6. ↑ Dimmitt, Zach. "Seahawks Sign RB SaRodorick Thompson in Wake of Injuries". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
  7. ↑ "SaRodorick Thompson". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
  8. ↑ Alexander, Mookie (2023-10-31). "Seahawks waive Cody Thompson following Leonard Williams trade". Field Gulls. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
  9. ↑ Boyle, John (December 6, 2023). "Seahawks Sign RB SaRodorick Thompson To Practice Squad". Seahawks.com. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
  10. ↑ Boyle, John (December 8, 2023). "Seahawks Sign QB Sean Mannion To Practice Squad, Release RB SaRodorick Thompson". Seattle Seahawks . Retrieved December 8, 2023.
  11. ↑ Brock, Todd. "Cowboys release WR Martavis Bryant, 3 others from practice squad". Cowboys Wire. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
  12. ↑ Fisher, Mike (January 15, 2024). "Cowboys Sign 8 New Contracts, Prepare for 14 Free Agents & 3 Superstar Deals". Sports Illustrated .
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.