Selected in the fifth round (163rd overall) of the 2020 NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears.
Waived by the Bears on Aug. 29, 2023.
Claimed off waivers by the Tennessee Titans on Aug. 30, 2023. Waived by the Titans on Oct. 14, 2023.
Signed to the Philadelphia Eagles' practice squad on Oct. 20, 2023. Waived on Nov. 13, 2023.
Signed to the Detroit Lions' practice squad on Nov. 14, 2023. Promoted to the active roster on Dec. 5, 2023.
Signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an unrestricted free agent on March 13, 2025.
Has appeared in 68 career games between the Chicago Bears, Tennessee Titans and Detroit Lions, making 26 starts and amassing 119 tackles (five for loss), 15 passes defensed, two quarterback hits, one forced fumble, one interception and 1.0 sack.
Has started four-of-five career playoff contests, logging 20 tackles (one for loss) and one pass defensed.
Produced career bests in opponent completion percentage (44.0%) and opponent passer rating (62.1) when targeted in the 2024 season, allowing 11 completions on 25 targets against, including not allowing a touchdown.
Appeared in all 17 games for the Detroit Lions, making two starts and compiling 14 tackles and three passes defensed.
Attended Georgia Southern University (2016-19), where he appeared in 48 career games and logged 97 tackles (10.0 for loss), 24 passes defensed, nine interceptions, one forced fumble, and 1.0 sack.
As a senior in 2019, received first-team All-Sun Belt Conference honors for the second consecutive season after appearing in 11 games and recording 27 tackles (three for loss), six passes defensed and two interceptions.
As a junior in 2018, received first-team All-Sun Belt Conference recognition after appearing in 13 games and posting career highs in tackles (42), tackles for loss (five), passes defensed (11) and interceptions (four). Was named the Sun Belt Conference Player of the Year by Pro Football Focus.
As a sophomore in 2017, saw action in 12 games and logged 21 tackles (two for loss), seven passes defensed, three interceptions and one forced fumble.
As a freshman in 2016, appeared in 12 games and tallied five tackles.
Attended North Clayton High School (Atlanta, Ga.).
Majored in sport management.
Son of Merlissa Thompson.
