Tyson Calvin Thompson was born on May 21,1981 and is an American former professional football player who was a running back and return specialist for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League.
11 Facts About Tyson Thompson
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Tyson Thompson played college football for the San Jose State Spartans.
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Tyson Thompson transferred after his sophomore season to San Jose State University.
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Tyson Thompson closed his collegiate career at San Jose State University, playing in all 11 games with eight starts at running back while seeing action as a kick returner.
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Tyson Thompson posted 811 rushing yards and his 5 touchdowns.
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Tyson Thompson declared for the NFL Draft after his junior season.
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Tyson Thompson was not selected in the 2005 NFL draft due to concerns about his lack of experience at the Division I level.
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Tyson Thompson impressed the Cowboys with his speed during a tryout at their practice facilities in Valley Ranch and was signed as an undrafted free agent, to compete for the reserve running back and kick returner positions.
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Tyson Thompson finished the season with team records for kickoff returns and kickoff return yardage, while ranking ninth in the NFL with a 24.5-yard average.
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In 2009, Tyson Thompson was selected in the UFL Premiere Season Draft by the Las Vegas Locomotives of the United Football League.
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Tyson Thompson left during the season after signing with a team in the United Football League.