He played college football for the West Texas A&M Buffaloes and was selected by the Browns in the second round of the 2003 NFL draft.
[1] Thompson played college football at West Texas A&M University.
In 2002, he earned Associated Press Little All-America honors and was also named the Lone Star Conference Linebacker of the Year.
[2] Thompson was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the second round, with the 52nd overall pick, of the 2003 NFL draft.
He played in 16 games, starting 15, during the 2005 season, accumulating 63 solo tackles, 21 assisted tackles, five sacks, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and three pass breakups.