[1] He played college football at Delaware State University where he was a first team Division I-AA All-American and holds all quarterback sack records.
[citation needed] Thompson played an astounding thirteen seasons in the AFL, and is considered one of the leagues all-time greatest linebacker/fullbacks.
His efforts were rewarded that season by being named First Team All-Arena FB/LB, and the AFL's Ford Tough Man of the Year.
[3] In 2018, Thompson became the defensive line coach for the Atlanta Legends of the newly formed Alliance of American Football.
[4] Thompson also played the role of Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Carl "Big Daddy" Hairston in the Vince Papale movie Invincible.