Willis Hope "Weegie" Thompson (born March 21, 1961) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for six seasons for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL).
Thompson was selected in the fourth round of the 1984 NFL draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
[2] Hall of Fame safety Ronnie Lott gushes when he talks about Thompson.
In Thompson's rookie season, 1984, the Steelers were the only team to beat the 49ers.
[4] After his playing days, Thompson took a position with Chambers Development before moving on to work as a salesman with Waste Management in Midlothian, Virginia.