NFL Records
135
Games
503
Solo Tackles
13
Sacks
3
Interceptions
Draft Details
Shaq Thompson Career Stats
- Primary starter for 8 seasons.
- Ranks 5th in the 2015 draft class in solo tackles (503).
Defense
| Season | Team | G | Solo | Ast | TFL | Sacks | QB Hits | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | CAR | 13 | 27 | 18 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | CAR | 12 | 39 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2017 | CAR | 14 | 41 | 20 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 | CAR | 14 | 48 | 29 | 4 | 3.5 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 | CAR | 14 | 73 | 34 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | CAR | 16 | 63 | 50 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
| 2021 | CAR | 14 | 58 | 39 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 2022 | CAR | 17 | 66 | 57 | 4 | 0.5 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | CAR | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | CAR | 4 | 18 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | BUF | 12 | 33 | 23 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Career | 132 | 471 | 305 | 53 | 13 | 34 | 3 | 28 | 5 |
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
Shaq Thompson is a former outside linebacker out of Washington, selected by the Carolina Panthers with the 25th overall pick (round 1) in the 2015 NFL Draft. He played 135 regular-season games from 2015 to 2025, with the Carolina Panthers and Buffalo Bills.
NFL Combine Results
Height
6-0
Weight
228 lbs
40-Yard Dash
4.64s
Vertical Jump
33.5"
Broad Jump
117"
3-Cone Drill
6.99s
Shuttle
4.08s
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