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39
Games
29
Solo Tackles
3
Sacks
Brandon Thompson is a former defensive tackle out of Clemson, selected by the Cincinnati Bengals with the 93rd overall pick (round 3) in the 2012 NFL Draft. He played 39 regular-season games from 2012 to 2015, with the Cincinnati Bengals.
Draft Details
Brandon Thompson Career Stats
Defense
| Season | Team | G | Solo | Ast | TFL | Sacks | QB Hits | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | CIN | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | CIN | 14 | 14 | 9 | 2 | 1.5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | CIN | 8 | 10 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | CIN | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 0.5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 29 | 29 | 24 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
NFL Combine Results
Height
6-2
Weight
314 lbs
40-Yard Dash
5.20s
Bench Press
35 reps
Vertical Jump
31"
Broad Jump
100"
3-Cone Drill
7.97s
Shuttle
4.71s
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