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#51 Michael Thompson, LB

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Position: LB
Height: 6' 0"   Weight: 250 lbs
Pro Experience: Reading Express
College Experience: Benedict College

Biography:
Michael Thompson, who won the team’s Rookie of the Year award for his impressive play in 2011, is one of the team’s biggest stars. He dazzled as a rookie, picking up 80 tackles, including 51 solo, 2.5 sacks, one interception and one forced fumble during his first regular-season indoors.

Thompson continually became a fan-favorite. His stardom was never so evident than final home game, a June 18 IFL Playoff matchup against the Chicago Slaughter. Thompson led the charge with nine tackles, 4.5 sacks and a fumble recovery in the end zone for a touchdown, helping the Express cruise a decisive 76-33 victory in front of the hometown crowd.

Football Experience: 8 years

Interests and Hobbies: music, weights, and shopping

Accomplishments: HBCU Senior Bowl and IFL Rookie of the Year with the Reading Express

 
2012 Roster »
6 Donald Babers RB
11 Mike Dell LB
48 Kevin Bolinsky LB
51 Michael Thompson LB
1 Marcus Sargeant DB
2 Sam Bryant DB
3 Keith Stokes WR
5 Elliott White WR
7 Jermain King WR
8 Anthony Kelly DL
9 Tim Bailey QB
14 Geoffrey Howard DB
15 Trey Womack DB
17 George Ortiz DB
18 Ronald Thompson QB
21 Michael Pace DB
23 Ivory Bradshaw DB
25 Erik Rockhold Kicker
28 Chris Schubert WR
59 Nick Dean OL
64 Ty Gieser OL
68 Frank Toarmina OL
71 Cory Dowless OL
77 Mike London DL
90 Bryan Wick DL
92 Brandon Perry DL

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