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Derrius Thompson

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Derrius Thompson
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Thompson with the Dolphins in 2003
No. 84, 13, 88
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1977-07-05) July 5, 1977 (age 47)
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school:Cedar Hill
College:Baylor
NFL draft:1999: undrafted
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:105
Receiving yards:1,543
Receiving touchdowns:9
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Derrius Damon Thompson (born July 5, 1977) is an American former professional football wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins and the Miami Dolphins.

Biography

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He graduated from Cedar Hill High School in Cedar Hill, Texas, in 1995. He majored sports management at Baylor University, playing college football for the Baylor Bears. He was signed by the Washington Redskins, as a undrafted free agent, in 1999.[1][2] In 2003, he signed for the Miami Dolphins.[3] Thompson famously caught the game winning touchdown against the eventual Super Bowl champions in the 2004 season.

References

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  1. ^ "Redskins Review". The Sentinel. Carlisle, Pennsylvania. August 10, 2002. p. B5. Retrieved July 2, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ Archer, Todd (August 3, 2003). "Everyone's noticing the new guy". The Palm Beach Post. p. 9B. Retrieved July 2, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ Russo, Michael (December 11, 2004). "Confidence Boost". South Florida Sun Sentinel. Fort Lauderdale, Florida. p. 4C – via Newspapers.com.