Dave Thompson

David Wayne Thompson (born February 1, 1949) is an American former professional football player who was an offensive lineman for five seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Detroit Lions and New Orleans Saints. He was selected by the Lions in the second round of the 1971 NFL draft after playing college football for the Clemson Tigers.

Early life and college David Wayne Thompson was born on February 1, 1949, in Langdale, Alabama. He attended Valley High School in Valley, Alabama.

Professional career Thompson was selected by the Detroit Lions in the second round, with the 30th overall pick, of the 1971 NFL draft. He started all 14 games for the Saints during the 1974 season. Thompson played in seven games, all starts, in 1975.

In March 1976, Thompson was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1976 NFL expansion draft. On August 29, 1976, he was traded to the Washington Redskins for an undisclosed 1977 draft pick. He was waived by the Redskins on September 6, 1976.