Del Thompson

Delbert Ray Thompson (born February 21, 1958) is an American former professional football player who was a running back for one season with the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Chiefs in the fifth round of the 1982 NFL draft. He played college football at the University of Texas at Austin, Ranger College and the University of Texas at El Paso.

Del Thompson

No. 39
Position:	Running back
Personal information
Born:	(1958-02-21) February 21, 1958 (age 67) Kermit, Texas, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:	203 lb (92 kg)
Career information
High school:	Hamlin (Hamlin, Texas)
College:	UTEP
NFL draft:	1982: 5th round, 130th pick
Career history
Kansas City Chiefs (1982–1983) New York Jets (1984)*
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards: 7 Rushing average: 1.8 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Ealy life and college

Delbert Ray Thompson was born on February 21, 1958, in Kermit, Texas.^[1] He attended Hamlin High School in Hamlin, Texas.^[1]

Thompson first played college football for the Texas Longhorns of the University of Texas at Austin in 1977, totaling five carries for 32 yards, one reception for 18 yards, and one punt return for two yards.^[2] He later transferred to Ranger College.^[1] He was then a two-year lettermann for the UTEP Miners of the University of Texas at El Paso from 1980 to 1981.^[1]

Professional career

Thompson was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fifth round, with the 130th overall pick, of the 1982 NFL draft.^[3] He played in six games for the Chiefs during the 1982 season, recording four carries for seven yards, two kick returns for 41 yards, and one fumble recovery.^[3] He was placed on the injured reserve list on August 23, 1983.^[4] Thompson was waived on March 20, 1984.^[5]

Thompson was claimed on waivers by the New York Jets on April 10, 1984.^[6] He was released by the Jets on July 13, 1984.^[5]