About Derrius Thompson
Born 1977. Derrius Thompson is an American american football player.
Derrius Damon Thompson (born July 5, 1977) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins and the Miami Dolphins. He played college football for the Baylor Bears.
Biography He graduated from Cedar Hill High School in Cedar Hill, Texas, in 1995. He majored sports management at Baylor University, playing college football for the Baylor Bears. He was signed by the Washington Redskins, as a undrafted free agent, in 1999. In 2003, he signed for the Miami Dolphins. Thompson famously caught the game winning touchdown against the eventual Super Bowl champions in the 2004 season.
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American football player
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Derrius Thompson was born on 5 July 1977 in Dallas.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Derrius Thompson. https://biography.guide/derrius-thompson/
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