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Kendal Thompkins

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Kendal Thompkins
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Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1989-09-16) September 16, 1989 (age 35)
Miami, Florida, U.S.
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High school:Miami (FL) Northwestern Senior
College:Miami (FL)
Undrafted:2013
Career history
Career Arena League statistics
Receptions:161
Receiving yards:2,082
Receiving TDs:33
Stats at ArenaFan.com

Kendal Thompkins (born September 16, 1989) is a former American football wide receiver. Thompkins was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Orlando Predators in 2014. Thompkins played college football at Miami.

Early years

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In 2007, Thompkins recorded 46 receptions, 839 receiving yards and team-best 14 receiving touchdowns in his Senior season and also playing for 2007 consensus national championship Miami Northwestern Senior High School football team.[1] He was selected to inaugural Under Armour All-Star game[1] He was ranked as the 76th best wide receiver and 83rd best overall player in state of Florida by Rivals.com.[1] He was ranked as the 89th best wide receiver by ESPN and he was rated 209th overall player in nation by Scout.com.[1] He was selected to PrepStar All-Southeast Region team.[1]

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight 40 Commit date
Kendal Thompkins
Wide Receiver
Miami, Florida Miami Northwestern Senior High School 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 165 lb (75 kg) 4.5 Nov 8, 2007 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247SportsN/A
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: 209 (Wide Receiver)   Rivals: -- National, 76 (Wide Receiver), 83 (FL)
  • ‡ Refers to 40 yard dash
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height, weight and 40 time.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "2008 Miami Football Recruiting Commits". Scout.com.
  • "Scout.com Team Recruiting Rankings". Scout.com.
  • "2008 Team Ranking". Rivals.com.

College career

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He played college football at the University of Miami. He finished college 14 receptions, 152 receiving yards and 3 receiving touchdowns.[1]

Professional career

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Orlando Predators

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In 2014, Thompkins signed with the Orlando Predators of the Arena Football League.[2] Thompkins had 33 receiving touchdowns as of the 2015 Arena Football season. On July 5, 2016, Thompkins was placed on recallable reassignment.

Baltimore Brigade

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On May 11, 2017, Thompkins was assigned to the Baltimore Brigade. On June 1, 2017, Thompkins was placed on recallable reassignment.

Tampa Bay Storm

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On June 26, 2017, Thompkins was assigned to the Tampa Bay Storm. He was placed on reassignment on July 20, 2017.[3]

Jacksonville Sharks

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On April 30, 2018, Thompkins was activated by the Jacksonville Sharks of the National Arena League.[4]

Washington Valor

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On May 7, 2019, Thompkins was assigned to the Washington Valor.

Personal life

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His brother is New York Jets wide receiver Kenbrell Thompkins and his cousin is NFL receiver Antonio Brown.[5]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f "Miami HurricanesProfile". hurricanesports.com. Archived from the original on August 19, 2014.
  2. ^ "Brother of Patriots wide receiver looks to make impression with Predators". orlandosentinel.com. Retrieved March 20, 2014.
  3. ^ "Transactions". afldigital.com. Archived from the original on July 23, 2017. Retrieved July 22, 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  4. ^ "Transactions". nationalarenaleague.com. Archived from the original on May 2, 2018. Retrieved May 1, 2018.
  5. ^ "Patriots Kenbrell Thompkins prepares to take on his cousin, Steelers WR Antonio Brown". behindthesteelcurtain.com. Retrieved October 31, 2013.
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