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
College football (french: Football universitaire) refers to gridiron football played by teams of student athletes. It was through college football play that American football rules first gained popularity in the United States.
Unlike most ...
at Miami.
Early years
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.
He was selected to inaugural Under Armour All-Star game
He was ranked as the 76th best wide receiver and 83rd best overall player in state of Florida by Rivals.com.
He was ranked as the 89th best wide receiver by ESPN and he was rated 209th overall player in nation by Scout.com.
He was selected to PrepStar All-Southeast Region team.
College career
He played
college football
College football (french: Football universitaire) refers to gridiron football played by teams of student athletes. It was through college football play that American football rules first gained popularity in the United States.
Unlike most ...
at the
University of Miami. He finished college 14 receptions, 152 receiving yards and 3 receiving touchdowns.
Professional career
Orlando Predators
In 2014, Thompkins signed with the
Orlando Predators of the
Arena Football League. Thompkins had 33 receiving touchdowns as of the 2015 Arena Football season. On July 5, 2016, Thompkins was placed on recallable reassignment.
Baltimore Brigade
On May 11, 2017, Thompkins was assigned to the
Baltimore Brigade. On June 1, 2017, Thompkins was placed on recallable reassignment.
Tampa Bay Storm
On June 26, 2017, Thompkins was assigned to the
Tampa Bay Storm. He was placed on reassignment on July 20, 2017.
Jacksonville Sharks
On April 30, 2018, Thompkins was activated by the
Jacksonville Sharks of the
National Arena League.
Washington Valor
On May 7, 2019, Thompkins was assigned to the
Washington Valor.
Personal life
His brother is
New York Jets
The New York Jets are a professional American football team based in the New York metropolitan area. The Jets compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's American Football Conference (AFC) East division. The J ...
wide receiver
Kenbrell Thompkins
Kenbrell Thompkins (born July 29, 1988) is a former American football wide receiver. He played college football for El Camino College from 2008 to 2009 and for the University of Cincinnati from 2011 to 2012. He was signed as an undrafted free ...
and his cousin is
NFL
The National Football League (NFL) is a professional American football league that consists of 32 teams, divided equally between the American Football Conference (AFC) and the National Football Conference (NFC). The NFL is one of the major ...
receiver
Antonio Brown.
References
External links
Miami Hurricanes bio
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Living people
American football wide receivers
1989 births
Miami Hurricanes football players
Orlando Predators players
Players of American football from Miami
Miami Northwestern Senior High School alumni
Baltimore Brigade players
Tampa Bay Storm players
Jacksonville Sharks players
Washington Valor players