Reyna Thompson
Reyna Onald Thompson (born August 28, 1963) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive back in the National Football League (NFL). He went to the Pro Bowl after the 1990 season as a special teams player with the New York Giants. He played college football for the Baylor Bears and was selected in the ninth round of the 1986 NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins.[1]
| Born: | August 28, 1963 Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
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| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Safety |
| College | Baylor |
| NFL draft | 1986 / Round: 9 / Pick: 247 |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1986–1989 | Miami Dolphins |
| 1990–1992 | New York Giants |
| 1993 | New England Patriots |
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Thompson was a star football player in high school at Thomas Jefferson H.S. in Dallas. He is retired and teaches high school English at Olympic Heights Community High School. In 2015, he served as head football coach for West Broward High School, leading the Bobcats to its first District playoff in the school's history. He also served as the head coach for Hollywood Hills High School football team.
References
- "1986 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-10-03.