Thompson signed with the Panthers as a free agent in April 2020 after spending the spring playing for the XFL's Tampa Bay Vipers before the league shut down. Previously spent time on Chicago Bears practice squad.

PRO CAREER

• Spent the 2020 spring with the XFL's Tampa Bay Vipers...Recorded one catch for 13 yards before the league shut down following Week 5.
• Spent the 2018 preseason with the Bears before being waived.
• Signed by the Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2017, but was waived during preseason camp...Signed to the Bears practice squad later that year.

TRANSACTIONS

Signed as undrafted free agent with the New York Giants (5/12/17)...Waived by the Giants (8/14/17)...Signed with Chicago practice squad (11/7/17)...Terminated from Chicago practice squad (12/2/17)...Signed to Chicago practice squad (12/6/17)...Signed a reserve future contract with Chicago (1/1/18)...Waived by Chicago (9/1/18)...Signed with the Panthers as a free agent (4/27/20).

COLLEGE

Spent his first two seasons at Florida before transferring to Temple to finish out his final three years...Totaled 19 receptions for 208 yards and a touchdown in three years at Temple...Earned All-AAC honorable mention as a senior in 2016...Recorded three catches for 43 yards and one touchdown on the year...Started 10 of 14 games at tight end as a redshirt junior in 2015...A steady blocker all season, he became more of a weapon in the passing game as the season progressed...Made Temple debut in 2014...Played in three games at Florida in 2013 before being sidelined by an injury...Redshirted in 2012.

PERSONAL

Attended Archbishop Wood High School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania...Rated as the #2 tight end in the nation by ESPN.com and Scout.com...Earned degree in communication studies.