Career
He was drafted by the Stampeders second overall in the 2008 Canadian Football League Draft. He played college football for Weber State. After playing for three straight city championship teams at Strathcona Composite High School he signed on to play at Weber State University.
As a true freshman, Tsoumpas was a part of the starting lineup until he was injured.
During his senior season, Tsoumpas helped Weber State allow the least amount of sacks in the conference, he also helped Trevyn Smith lead the Big Sky in rushing yards for the second year in a row. He was named Second Team All-Big Sky.
Calgary Stampeders
At the 2008 Canadian Football League Draft Evaluation Camp, Tsoumpas benched 30 times to be one the leaders in that category at the camp. He was considered a possible top pick in the draft, however it was heavily rumored he could try to make an NFL team
A few days before the draft, the Edmonton Eskimos were reportedly considering Tsoumpas, Keith Shologan and Samuel Giguere.
However Shologan and Giguere signed contracts with NFL teams. After a draft day trade with the Edmonton Eskimos, the Calgary Stampeders acquired the second overall pick in the 2008 Canadian Football League Draft and used it to draft Tsoumpas. He was named the starting right guard, while fellow rookie Jesse Newman was the starting left guard.
He debuted for Calgary, in week one against the British Columbia Lions.
He helped Calgary"s running backs average 134.6 yards per game with 6.4 yards per carry. He was also key in helping the Stampeders allow the fewest sacks in the Canadian Football League. Joffrey Reynolds the Canadian Football League"s leading rusher gained 1,310 yards with the help of Tsoumpas.
Following the season he was Calgary"s nominee for the Canadian Football League"s Most Outstanding Rookie award. Tsoumpas was expected to remain a starter in 2009.
After sustaining a concussion during the 2013 Canadian Football League season, Tsoumpas announced his retirement on January 29, 2014.
Miami Dolphins
Tsoumpas agreed to terms with the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League on January 8, 2010. Tsoumpas was waived on July 30 and returned to the Calgary Stampeders.