SaRodorick Thompson

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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 professional football running back who is signed by the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the Canadian Football League. He played college football at Texas Tech.

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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]

Los Angeles Rams

Thompson signed with the Los Angeles Rams on August 22, 2024, but was waived three days later. [13] [14]

Saskatchewan Roughriders

Thompson joined the Canadian Football League on August 27, 2024, signing with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. [15]

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References

  1. 1 2 "SaRodorick Thompson Jr. Biography". ESPN . Retrieved October 9, 2023.
  2. ↑ "SARODORICK THOMPSON JR". Texas Tech. Retrieved December 7, 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 December 7, 2023.
  6. ↑ Dimmitt, Zach. "Seahawks Sign RB SaRodorick Thompson in Wake of Injuries". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved December 7, 2023.
  7. ↑ "SaRodorick Thompson". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  8. ↑ Alexander, Mookie (October 31, 2023). "Seahawks waive Cody Thompson following Leonard Williams trade". Field Gulls. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
  9. ↑ Boyle, John (December 6, 2023). "Seahawks Sign RB SaRodorick Thompson To Practice Squad". Seahawks.com. Retrieved December 7, 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 January 4, 2024.
  12. ↑ Fisher, Mike (January 15, 2024). "Cowboys Sign 8 New Contracts, Prepare for 14 Free Agents & 3 Superstar Deals". Sports Illustrated .
  13. ↑ Jackson, Stu (August 22, 2024). "Rams sign RB SaRodorick Thompson". TheRams.com.
  14. ↑ Jackson, Stu (August 25, 2024). "Rams waive 10 players and release Boston Scott and Carlos Watkins ahead of 2024 53-man roster deadline". TheRams.com.
  15. ↑ "Riders Sign Three-Time All-Big 12 Running Back SaRodorick Thompson Jr". Saskatchewan Roughriders. August 27, 2024. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
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