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Darian Thompson

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Darian Thompson came into the league as a 3rd-round selection (71st overall) in 2016, drafted out of Boise State. His most recent season came in 2021 with DAL, capping a 6-season NFL career. His 45.4 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the DEF average, in the 44th percentile. Across 5 NFL seasons, he has totaled 3 rushing yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

6'2", 212#

College

Boise State

Draft

Rd 3, 71st overall (2016)

Seasons

2016–2021

2021 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology
33.6

15th percentile among DEFs · limited sample

2 games

Splash plays×0.15-0.44
Pass rush×0.3-0.64
Ball skills×0.25-0.68
Run defense×0.2-0.69
Availability×0.1-1.42

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2021DAL33.62
2020DAL45.4123
2019DAL52.111
2017NYG50.515
2016NYG32.22

Career profile

Darian Thompson has appeared in 42 regular-season games across 5 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: NYG (2016–2017), DAL (2019–2021).

He has rushed for 3 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2020 with DAL: 3 yards and 0 touchdowns in 12 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2019: a 52.1, in the 60th percentile among DEFs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2021 splits

regular season

2021 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 14WAS—40.6
Week 16WAS—41.4

Darian Thompson — common questions

What position does Darian Thompson play?
Darian Thompson is listed as a DB.
Which teams has Darian Thompson played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Darian Thompson has played for NYG (2016–2017), DAL (2019–2021).
Where did Darian Thompson go to college?
Darian Thompson played college football at Boise State.
When was Darian Thompson drafted?
Darian Thompson was selected in round 3, 71st overall, of the 2016 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Darian Thompson scored?
Darian Thompson has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Darian Thompson's ScoutIndex Rating?
Darian Thompson rated 33.6 for 2021, the 15th 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 3, 2016

Also from Boise State