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
2006 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology24th percentile among RBs · limited sample
7 games · 13 touches
2006 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).
Size66▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency32▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry14▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion19▶
(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 Security61▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume39▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency32▶
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
2006 splits
regular season2006 game log
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.
Related players
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