[1][2] He played college football as a quarterback for the Oklahoma Sooners and Utah Utes prior to his position change o wide receiver in preparation for the NFL.
[4] As a standout at Southmoore High School, Thompson was an Elite 11 finalist and also earned all-America honors.
Thompson was forced to drop out of the quarterback derby after suffering a broken right foot during the first practice of fall camp.
[7] He was able to return during the 2013 season and made two appearances as a backup quarterback, including one during the Bedlam Series against #6 ranked Oklahoma State.
[16][17] After spending his entire rookie season on the practice squad, he signed a reserve/future contract with the Redskins on January 2, 2017.
[4] On May 10, 2013, Thompson was arrested on misdemeanor complaints of public intoxication and interference with official process at about 2:15 a.m. after police responded to a loud party call.