American football player, Chris Thompson was a versatile player for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League (NFL). In addition to being a running back, Thompson distinguished himself as an excellent receiver, blocker, comeback, and change of pace.
He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the fifth round of the 2013 NFL Draft. Chris played college football with the Florida State University Seminoles. While there, he led the Seminoles to win the ACC Championship in 2012. More about him below.
The biography of Chris Thompson
Chris Thompson was born in Greenville, Florida on October 20, 1990. He was raised with his other siblings by their parents, Cynthia and Maurice James. Growing up, Thompson became interested in football, which led to him joining his high school team. He attended Madison High School in Florida. While there, Thompon held several positions as a backstroke and return specialist. He led Madison to the title with 2,300 yards and 33 touchdowns.
At the end of his high school career, Chris Thompson enrolled at Florida State University where he played college football. While playing for the Seminoles, Thompson closed out his freshman year with 13 plays, recording 2 touchdowns, 23 carries, and 120 rushing yards. In his sophomore year, he led the team to victory over South Carolina in the Chick-fil-A Bowl; becoming the Chick-fil-A Bowl’s Most Valuable Player in 2010. He finished the season leading his team with six touchdowns, 134 carries and 845 rushing yards.
In 2011, after playing five games for the Seminoles, Thompson broke two vertebrae in his back, which ruled him out for the rest of the season. But he responded quicker to rehabilitation and after a few months returned to the field for the start of 2012. During the 2012 season, Chris Thompson led the team to the Atlantic Coast Conference where they achieved a victorious victory.
His season was cut short when he tore his ACL in his left knee in their game against Miami in October 2012. He had five touchdowns, 91 attempts and 687 rushing yards in eight appearances that year.
NFL career and statistics
After an impressive college career, Thompson alongside teammate Xavier Rhodes was among the 2013 drafts. In the 2013 draft, he was a fifth-round draft pick by the Washington Redskins. He was the 154th overall prospect to be selected in the draft. After signing a four-year contract with the Redskins, Thompson became a comeback specialist for the team, replacing the injured Richard Crawford.
And after struggling in the first four games of the 2013 season, Thompson was then replaced by Josh Morgan, who won the starting jersey. He injured his left labrum, which kept him out of most games in his rookie season. He finished the season with a record seven kickoff returns for 36 yards and eight kickoff returns for 160 yards.
The following season, Thompson did not get much playing time for the Redskins. He competed for the third race back but was beaten by Silas Redd. He was then featured in two games in which he recorded his first career touchdown as well as three receptions. Thompson improved greatly during the 2015 season with a total of 2 touchdowns, 35 receptions, 216 rushing yards and 240 rushing yards.
During the 2016 season, Chris Thompson played 16 games for the Redskins; finishing the season with a total of two touchdowns, 49 receptions, 356 rushing yards and 349 rushing yards. He signed a two-year contract extension with the Redskins in 2017 and played 10 games for the season. He had four touchdowns, 39 receptions, as well as a career-high 510 receiving yards and 294 rushing yards.
Body measurements: height and weight
If you’ve watched Thompson’s highlights, you’d have to agree that he’s such a smart runner and receiver when it comes to changing the game. He’s able to use quick moves to miss a tackle in space and he is a very decisive runner. Although it is not that big; standing 5ft 7in tall, he still makes a huge impact on the playing field.
Also, it weighs 192 pounds. Thompson has a hand size of 9¼ inches and an arm length of 30¼ inches. Her hair is black while her eyes are brown in color.