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BJ Thompson

DE

A 5th-round pick (166th overall) in the 2023 NFL Draft out of Stephen F. Austin State, BJ Thompson has built an NFL career since. Now with KC, he's in his 3rd NFL season.

Size

6'6", 243#

College

Stephen F. Austin State

Draft

Rd 5, 166th overall (2023)

Seasons

2023–2025

2023 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology
32.8

13th percentile among DEFs · limited sample

1 games

Splash plays×0.15-0.52
Pass rush×0.3-0.69
Ball skills×0.25-0.70
Run defense×0.2-0.63
Availability×0.1-1.68

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2023KC32.81

Career profile

Across 1 NFL season on file, BJ Thompson has played in 1 regular-season game, all with KC.

2023 splits

regular season

2023 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 18LAC—40.2

BJ Thompson — common questions

What position does BJ Thompson play?
BJ Thompson is listed as a DE.
Which teams has BJ Thompson played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), BJ Thompson has played for KC (2023).
Where did BJ Thompson go to college?
BJ Thompson played college football at Stephen F. Austin State.
When was BJ Thompson drafted?
BJ Thompson was selected in round 5, 166th overall, of the 2023 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has BJ Thompson scored?
BJ Thompson has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is BJ Thompson's ScoutIndex Rating?
BJ Thompson rated 32.8 for 2023, the 13th percentile among DEFs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

Related players

Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 5, 2023

Also from Stephen F. Austin State