Early life and high school
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Thompson attended Ranchview High School where he rushed for over 3,000 yards throughout his high school football career and was ranked 98th nationally by ESPN among running backs.[2]
On April 29, 2023, Thompson signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent.[5]
On July 31, 2023, Thompson signed with the Seattle Seahawks.[6] Thompson made his NFL debut in week eight of the 2023 season versus the Arizona Cardinals where he played two snaps.[7] He was released on October 31.[8] Thompson was re-signed to the practice squad on December 6.[9] Thompson was later released on December 8 to make room for Sean Mannion.[10]
On January 4, 2024, Thompson was signed to the Dallas Cowboys practice squad.[11] He was not signed to a reserve/future contract after the season and thus became a free agent when his practice squad contract expired.[12]
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- ^ "SARODORICK THOMPSON JR". Texas Tech. Retrieved December 7, 2023.
- ^ "SaRodorick Thompson Jr. Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved October 22, 2023.
- ^ "2023 Draft Scout SaRodorick Thompson, Texas Tech NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved October 22, 2023.
- ^ Williams, Don. "Texas Tech football running back SaRodorick Thompson agrees to terms with New Orleans Saints". Lubbock Avalanche Journal. Retrieved December 7, 2023.
- ^ Dimmitt, Zach. "Seahawks Sign RB SaRodorick Thompson in Wake of Injuries". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved December 7, 2023.
- ^ "SaRodorick Thompson". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
- ^ Alexander, Mookie (October 31, 2023). "Seahawks waive Cody Thompson following Leonard Williams trade". Field Gulls. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
- ^ Boyle, John (December 6, 2023). "Seahawks Sign RB SaRodorick Thompson To Practice Squad". Seahawks.com. Retrieved December 7, 2023.
- ^ Boyle, John (December 8, 2023). "Seahawks Sign QB Sean Mannion To Practice Squad, Release RB SaRodorick Thompson". Seattle Seahawks. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
- ^ Brock, Todd. "Cowboys release WR Martavis Bryant, 3 others from practice squad". Cowboys Wire. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
- ^ Fisher, Mike (January 15, 2024). "Cowboys Sign 8 New Contracts, Prepare for 14 Free Agents & 3 Superstar Deals". Sports Illustrated.