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Mykkele Thompson

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Mykkele Thompson
No. 22
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1993-04-22) April 22, 1993 (age 31)
Naples, Italy
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:193 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school:John Paul Stevens
(San Antonio, Texas)
College:Texas
NFL draft:2015 / round: 5 / pick: 144
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Mykkele Thompson (born April 22, 1993) is a former American football cornerback. He played college football at Texas.

Early life

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Thompson attended John Paul Stevens High School in San Antonio, Texas.

College career

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Thompson played at Texas from 2011 to 2014.

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight 40-yard dash 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 1 in
(1.85 m)
200 lb
(91 kg)
4.47 s 4.46 s 6.97 s 36 in
(0.91 m)
10 ft 6 in
(3.20 m)
18 reps
All values from Pro Day[1]

New York Giants

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Thompson was drafted by the New York Giants in the fifth round of the 2015 NFL draft.[2] On August 14, 2015, Thompson tore his Achilles tendon during the preseason opener against the Cincinnati Bengals.[3] On the following day, Giants' head coach Tom Coughlin confirmed the injury and announced Thompson would miss the rest of the season.[3]

On September 20, 2016, Thompson was placed on injured reserve with a knee injury.[4]

On August 10, 2017, Thompson was waived/injured by the Giants and placed on injured reserve.[5] He was released on September 5, 2017.[6]

New Orleans Saints

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On December 29, 2017, Thompson was signed to the practice squad of the New Orleans Saints.[7] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Saints on January 16, 2018.[8] He was waived on May 31, 2018.[9]

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

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On February 1, 2019 it was announced that Thompson signed with Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League.[10]

References

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  1. ^ "Mykkele Thompson Stats, News and Video - DB". NFL.com.
  2. ^ "2015 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
  3. ^ a b Raanan, Jordan (August 15, 2015). "Giants rookie safety Mykkele Thompson lost for season with torn Achilles". NJ.com. Retrieved August 23, 2015.
  4. ^ "Giants Placing S Mykkele Thompson On I.R., Promoting CB Michael Hunter To Active Roster". September 20, 2016.
  5. ^ Alper, Josh (August 10, 2017). "Giants waive Mykkele Thompson". ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com.
  6. ^ "Mykkele Thompson: Agrees to injury settlement". CBSSports.com. September 6, 2017. Retrieved September 8, 2017.
  7. ^ Williams, Charean (December 29, 2017). "Saints waive John Phillips, promote John Fullington". ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com.
  8. ^ Teope, Herbie (January 16, 2018). "Saints sign 10 players, including De'Vante Harris, to reserve/future contracts". NOLA.com.
  9. ^ Alper, Josh (May 31, 2018). "Saints sign Sharrod Neasman, waive Mykkele Thompson". ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com.
  10. ^ "Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign pair of former NFL'ers".
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