Thompson during the Redskins 2011 training camp. |
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| No. 32 Washington Redskins | |
| Cornerback | |
| Personal information | |
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| Date of birth: October 30, 1989 | |
| Place of birth: Elk Grove, California | |
| Height: 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | Weight: 188 lb (85 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: Boise State | |
| NFL Draft: 2011 / Round: 7 / Pick: 213 | |
| No regular season or postseason appearances | |
| Career history | |
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| Roster status: Active | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Career NFL statistics as of Week 13, 2011 | |
| Tackles | 2 |
| Interceptions | 0 |
| Pass defensed | 0 |
| Stats at NFL.com | |
Brandyn Thompson is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent. Thompson most recently was a member of the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Redskins in the seventh round of the 2011 NFL Draft. He played college football at Boise State. Thompson's great uncle John Thompson II coached the Georgetown Hoyas until 1999.
Thompson was drafted by the Redskins in the seventh round of the 2011 NFL Draft. Although he made the active 53-man roster at the start of the season, he was waived October 5, to make room for Phillip Buchanon after his suspension ended. One October 6, Thompson was signed to the Redskins' practice squad. On November 5, 2011, Thompson was promoted back to the active roster after Buchanon was placed on injured reserve. He was waived again on November 8 and placed on the practice squad the next day. Thompson was promoted back to active roster on November 29.
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