Anthony Thompson (born March 23, 1990) is a Canadian former professional football defensive back who played for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was drafted 12th overall in the 2016 CFL Draft by the Lions.[1] He played college football with the Southern Illinois Salukis.
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 Thompson with the BC Lions in 2019 | |
| Born: | March 23, 1990 Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
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| Career information | |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | DB |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
| Weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| College | Southern Illinois |
| CFL draft | 2016, round: 2, pick: 12 |
| Drafted by | BC Lions |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2016–2019, 2021 | BC Lions |
| Career stats | |
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Professional career
editThompson re-signed with the BC Lions on June 23, 2021.[2] He became a free agent after the 2021 season.[3]
References
edit- ^ Lions swap picks early, select eight in 2016 draft
- ^ Baker, Matt (June 23, 2021). "Lions bring back Anthony Thompson, add Matt McConnell to roster". BCLions.com. Retrieved June 23, 2021.
- ^ "Official 2022 Free Agent Tracker". cfl.ca. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
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