Seattle Seahawks The
Seattle Seahawks selected Thompson in the fourth round with the 111th overall pick in the
2017 NFL draft. He was the 12th
safety selected in 2017 and was one of three safeties drafted by the Seahawks that year. Thompson was the second safety selected by the Seahawks behind
Michigan's Lano Hill, but was selected before
Cincinnati's Mike Tyson. On May 11, 2017, the Seahawks signed Thompson to a four-year, $3.07 million contract that includes a
signing bonus of $672,004. Throughout
training camp, Thompson competed against
Bradley McDougald to be the primary backup
free safety. Head coach
Pete Carroll named Thompson the third free safety on the Seahawks’ depth chart to begin the regular season, behind
Earl Thomas and McDougald. Thompson was inactive as a healthy scratch for the Seahawks’ first seven games (Weeks 1–8). On November 5, 2017, Thompson made his professional regular season debut and made one
tackle during their 17–14 loss against the
Washington Redskins in Week 9. He finished his rookie season in 2017 with four combined tackles (two solo) in nine games and zero starts. In Week 5 of the 2019 season against the
Los Angeles Rams, Thompson
intercepted a pass from
Jared Goff that was dropped by
Gerald Everett in the 30–29 win. In Week 6 against the
Cleveland Browns, Thompson intercepted a pass thrown by
Baker Mayfield in the 32–28 win. On October 30, 2019, he was placed on
injured reserve with a shoulder injury. Thompson was released by the Seahawks on March 31, 2020.
Kansas City Chiefs Thompson was signed by the
Kansas City Chiefs on July 30, 2020. He was waived by the Chiefs on November 28.
Cleveland Browns (first stint) Thompson was claimed off waivers by the Browns on November 30, 2020. He was waived by the Browns on January 15, 2021.
Denver Broncos On July 27, 2021, Thompson signed with the
Denver Broncos. On August 8, the Broncos released Thompson.
Tennessee Titans On August 12, 2021, Thompson signed with the
Tennessee Titans. He was placed on injured reserve on August 17. Thompson was released by the Titans on August 20.
Cleveland Browns (second stint) On December 16, 2021, Thompson was signed to the Cleveland Browns'
practice squad. Thompson was elevated to the active roster for the team's December 20 game against the
Las Vegas Raiders. ==Personal life==