Donnell Thompson
Donnell Thompson (born October 27, 1958, in Lumberton, North Carolina) is a former defensive end who played in the National Football League. Thompson attended the University of North Carolina. His parents are Berthel and Douglas Thompson.
| Born: | October 27, 1958 Lumberton, North Carolina |
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| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Defensive end |
| College | North Carolina |
| NFL draft | 1981 / Round: 1 / Pick 18 |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1981–1991 | Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Honors | |
After leaving the NFL, Thompson worked for a McDonald's franchisee in Atlanta, Georgia. He purchased his own franchise in 1998 and has since opened franchises for Choice Hotels International, Zaxby's, Denny's and Checkers Drive-In, sometimes in partnership with his former roommate Ron Wooten.[1]
References
- Steward, Ameera (September 12, 2019). "Former NFL Players Open Checkers & Rally's across Birmingham area". Birmingham Times. Birmingham, Alabama. Retrieved December 31, 2019.
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