Career
He was drafted with the 154th pick of the 2013 NFL Draft by the Redskins. He played college football at Florida State University. Washington Redskins
Thompson was selected by the Washington Redskins in the fifth round, with the 154th overall pick, of the 2013 NFL Draft.
He signed a four-year contract on May 15, 2013.
With Richard Crawford on injured reserve, Thompson was given the return specialist job. After struggling in the first four games of the season, he lost his returner position to Josh Morgan.
On November 8, 2013, Thompson was placed on the team"s injured reserve due to a torn left labrum. The Redskins released Thompson on August 30, 2014 for final roster cuts before the start of the 2014 season, losing the third-string running back position to rookie Silas Redd.
After clearing waivers, he was signed to the team"s practice squad the following day.
He was promoted to the active roster on December 11. Thompson scored a receiving touchdown against the New York Giants in the Week 15 game. The touchdown was the first of Thomson"s professional career.
In Week 3 of the 2015 season against the New York Giants, Thompson recorded his second career touchdown reception.
On March 4, 2016, the Redskins extended a tender to Thompson. He officially accepted and signed the tender on March 17.
