DeAndre Thompkins

DeAndre Lewis Thompkins[1] (born October 1, 1995) is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent.

DeAndre Thompkins
Free agent
Position:Wide Receiver
Personal information
Born: (1995-10-01) October 1, 1995
Hubert, North Carolina
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:188 lb (85 kg)
Career information
High school:Swansboro
College:Penn State
Undrafted:2019
Career history
Career highlights and awards
  • Second team All-Big Ten (2017)

Professional career

Philadelphia Eagles

Thompkins was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent following the 2019 NFL Draft.[2][3] He received $85,000 guaranteed if he signed.[4] He was cut on August 30, 2019.[5][3]

DC Defenders

Thompkins was selected in the 4th round of the 2020 XFL Draft by the DC Defenders.[3] Thompkins made his XFL debut in Week 2 against the New York Guardians, recording 6 catches for 67 yards and a touchdown.[6]

References
  1. "DeAndre Thompkins - Football". Penn State University Athletics. Retrieved 2020-02-28.
  2. Smith, E.J. (May 10, 2019). "Eagles sign 10 undrafted free agents. Here's what you need to know about them". Inquirer.com. Retrieved 2020-02-28.
  3. Mandarino, Mikey (October 17, 2019). "Three Penn State Football Players Selected In 2019 XFL Draft". Onward State. Retrieved 2020-02-28.
  4. Pickel, Greg (May 20, 2019). "How much will DeAndre Thompkins, Ryan Bates make with the Philadelphia Eagles?". pennlive. Retrieved 2020-02-28.
  5. Gallen, Daniel (August 30, 2019). "Former Penn State wide receiver DeAndre Thompkins among first round of Philadelphia Eagles cuts". Penn Live. Retrieved 2020-02-28.
  6. Disdier, Ryan (February 19, 2020). "Defenders at Wildcats: 6 Players to Watch". XFL.com. Retrieved 2020-02-28.
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