Tyson Thompson plays RB in the NFL. His most recent season came in 2007 with DAL, capping a 3-season NFL career. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 266 rushing yards and 1 touchdown.
Size
6'1", 225#
College
San Jose State; Garden City CC
Draft
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Seasons
2005–2007
2005 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology64th percentile among RBs · limited sample
15 games · 49 touches
2005 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speedno data▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burstno data▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.
Agilityno data▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).
Size65▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency73▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry44▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion25▶
(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.
Receiving
Receiving50▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.
Impact
Ball Security79▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume57▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency41▶
Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Tyson Thompson has appeared in 30 regular-season games across 3 NFL seasons on file, all with DAL.
He has rushed for 266 yards and 1 touchdown. As a receiver he has caught 3 passes for 16 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2005 with DAL: 182 yards and 0 touchdowns in 15 games.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most rushing yards in a game75 vs PHI, 2005 Week 5
- Most receiving yards in a game8 on 1 catches vs LV, 2005 Week 4
2005 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rush yds | Rush TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 113 14/g | 0 |
| Away | 7 | 69 10/g | 0 |
| In division | 6 | 92 15/g | 0 |
| Out of division | 9 | 90 10/g | 0 |
| In wins | 8 | 112 14/g | 0 |
| In losses | 7 | 70 10/g | 0 |
| On grass | 5 | 35 7/g | 0 |
| On turf | 10 | 147 15/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 15 | 182 12/g | 0 |
2005 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 2 | WAS | 4 rush yds, 0 TD | 39.1 |
| Week 3 | SF | 3 rush yds, 0 TD | 47.4 |
| Week 4 | LV | 32 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD | 63.6 |
| Week 5 | PHI | 75 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD | 34.5 |
| Week 6 | NYG | 13 rush yds, 0 TD | 49.5 |
| Week 7 | SEA | 34 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD | 54 |
| Week 8 | ARI | 19 rush yds, 0 TD | 49.9 |
| Week 10 | PHI | — | 48 |
| Week 11 | DET | 2 rush yds, 0 TD | 48.4 |
| Week 12 | DEN | — | 48.7 |
| Week 13 | NYG | — | 48.5 |
| Week 14 | KC | — | 48.7 |
| Week 15 | WAS | — | 48.5 |
| Week 16 | CAR | — | 48.1 |
| Week 17 | LAR | — | 47.4 |
Tyson Thompson — common questions
- What position does Tyson Thompson play?
- Tyson Thompson is listed as an RB.
- Which teams has Tyson Thompson played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Tyson Thompson has played for DAL (2005–2007).
- Where did Tyson Thompson go to college?
- Tyson Thompson played college football at San Jose State; Garden City CC.
- How many touchdowns has Tyson Thompson scored?
- Tyson Thompson has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 rushing).
- What is Tyson Thompson's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Tyson Thompson rated 44.3 for 2007, the 31st percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
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Top teammates, last season on file
- Tony RomoQB · 2007
- Terrell OwensWR · 2007
- Marion BarberRB · 2007
- Jason WittenTE · 2007
- Julius JonesRB · 2007
- Patrick CraytonWR · 2007
- Sam HurdWR · 2007
- Anthony FasanoTE · 2007