Everrette Thompson

Everrette Thompson (born December 18, 1989)[1] is an American football Defensive End who played at the University of Washington from 2008 through 2011.[2] Thompson went on to be signed by the Arizona Cardinals in 2012, remaining on their roster for 2 years.[3][4] He is now an assistant football coach at Phoenix College.[5]

Everrette Thompson
Position:Defensive End
Personal information
Born: (1989-12-18) December 18, 1989
Renton, Washington
Height:6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight:272 lb (123 kg)
Career information
High school:John F. Kennedy Catholic (Burien, Washington)
College:Washington
Undrafted:2012
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Football career

High school

Thompson attended John F. Kennedy Catholic High School in Burien, Washington, where he excelled as a football player.

Honors:[2]

  • Named All-American by ‘’PrepStar and ‘’Superprep magazines
  • Selected for the Offense-Defense All American Game at the end of his senior year
  • Named to the 3A All State First Team as a defensive lineman by the Associated Press
  • Named to the ‘’Seattle Times All State Team

College football

Thompson played for the University of Washington Huskies from 2008 to 2011.[2] In his freshman year (2008), he played in 11 of the Huskies 12 games, starting in the final 3 games of the season. In his sophomore year, he played in 10 of 12 games, starting in 3 of the games. In his junior year, he started in all 13 games at defensive tackle and at defensive end. In his final year, he also started in all 13 games three at defensive tackle and the final 10 at defensive end.[2]

Professional (NFL) football

Thompson tried out for the Arizona Cardinals at their May 2012 rookie mini-camp. He remained a free agent until August 2012, when he was signed by the Cardinals.[3][4] He played in four games in August 2012.[1]

Post-NFL career

Thompson has been an assistant coach, responsible for the line backers, at Phoenix College since August 2015.[5]

References

  1. "Players: Everrette Thompson". NFL. Retrieved 2018-03-12.
  2. "Everrette Thompson". 2011 Football Roster. Huskie Athletics. Retrieved 2018-03-12.
  3. Root, Jess (August 5, 2012). "NFL Roster Moves: Arizona Cardinals Cut Clayson, Sign Everette Thompson". SBNation.
  4. "Everrette Thompson, DE #72". Player Roster. Arizona Cardinals. Archived from the original on 2018-03-13. Retrieved 2018-03-12.
  5. "Everrette Thompson, Assistant Coach". Phoenix College. Retrieved 2018-03-12.


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