Tyrus Thompson (born November 17, 1991) is an American former professional football offensive tackle.
[2] Thompson attended the University of Oklahoma and played college football under head coach Bob Stoops.
Thompson was projected to be selected in the fourth or fifth round by the majority of scouts and NFL draft experts.
[3] Thompson was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the sixth round, 185th overall, in the 2015 NFL draft.
Thompson was signed to the practice squad of the Jacksonville Jaguars on September 18, 2015.
On November 29, 2016, Thompson was signed to the Carolina Panthers' practice squad.