Chris Thompson

Christopher J. Thompson (born May 19, 1982) is an American former professional football cornerback who played in the National Football League (NFL) and Canadian Football League (CFL). He is currently the head junior varsity coach and safeties coach for Holy Cross School (LA).

College career Thompson played collegiately at Nicholls State University.

Professional career

National Football League Thompson began his professional playing career in the National Football League. He was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars with the 18th pick of the fifth round of the 2004 NFL draft and spent the 2004 NFL season with the Jaguars. He played for the Chicago Bears during the 2005 NFL season, where he appeared in twelve games and accumulated 10 tackles. Thompson played for the Cleveland Browns and Miami Dolphins during the 2006 season and was with the Buffalo Bills during training camp for the 2007 season.

Berlin Thunder Thompson played for the Berlin Thunder during the 2007 NFL Europe season.

Edmonton Eskimos (first stint) After being cut by the Bills, prior to the start of the 2007 NFL season, Thompson signed with the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League. He was on their negotiation list for 2 years prior to his signing. Thompson spent his first year in the CFL with the Eskimos.

Montreal Alouettes After not playing for the 2014 season, Thompson and the Montreal Alouettes agreed to a contract on February 20, 2015. On June 9, 2015, it was reported by Herb Zurkousky of the Montreal Gazette that Thompson was released by the Alouettes.

Coaching career In 2016, Thompson was hired as cornerbacks coach for the Nicholls Colonels football team.

In 2021, Thompson was hired as head junior varsity coach and safeties coach for the Holy Cross School Tigers football team.