NFL Records
Norm Thompson is a former defensive back out of Utah, selected by the St. Louis Cardinals with the 17th overall pick (round 1) in the 1971 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the St. Louis Cardinals and Baltimore Colts.
Draft Details
Norm Thompson Career Stats
- Second-team All-American (1970)
Career Totals
| Games played | Starts | Interceptions | Fumble recoveries | Total TDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 115 | 91 | 33 | 8 | 4 |
Career History
- St. Louis Cardinals (1971–1976)
- Baltimore Colts (1977–1979)
Born: San Francisco, California, U.S. · Height: 6-1
People Also Search For
Related Links
More from the 1971 Draft
| Rd | Pick | Team | Player | Pos | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |  NE |
Jim Plunkett | QB |  Stanford |
| 1 | 2 |  NO |
Archie Manning | QB |  Ole Miss |
| 1 | 3 |  TEN |
Dan Pastorini | QB | Santa Clara |
| 1 | 4 |  BUF |
J.D. Hill | WR |  Arizona State |
| 1 | 5 |  PHI |
Richard Harris | DE |  Grambling State |
| 1 | 6 |  NYJ |
John Riggins | RB |  Kansas |
| 1 | 7 |  ATL |
Joe Profit | RB | Louisiana-Monroe |
| 1 | 8 |  PIT |
Frank Lewis | WR | Grambling State |
| 1 | 9 |  GB |
John Brockington | RB |  Ohio State |
| 1 | 10 |  LAR |
Isiah Robertson | LB | Southern University |
Shop Related Gear
As an Amazon Associate, NFL Records earns from qualifying purchases. Links open Amazon in a new tab.