Christian Thompson (American football)

Christian Thompson (born June 14, 1990) is an American former professional football player who was a safety for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the South Carolina State Bulldogs. He was selected by the Ravens in the fourth round of the 2012 NFL draft.

Christian Thompson

Thompson during Ravens practice at Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, August 2012.
No. 33
Position:	Safety
Personal information
Born:	(1990-06-14) June 14, 1990 (age 35) Melbourne, Florida, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:	211 lb (96 kg)
Career information
High school:	St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale, Florida)
College:	South Carolina State
NFL draft:	2012: 4th round, 130th pick
Career history
Baltimore Ravens (2012–2013)
Career highlights and awards
Super Bowl champion (XLVII)
Career NFL statistics
Games played: 7 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Early life

He attended St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

College career

He played college football at South Carolina State University.

Professional career

Thompson signed a four-year contract with Baltimore Ravens after being drafted in the fourth round of the 2012 NFL draft with the 130th overall pick.^[1][2]

On April 1, 2013, it was announced that Thompson would be suspended for the first four games of the 2013 season for violating the league's substance abuse policy.^[3] The Ravens released Thompson on October 1, 2013.^[4]