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William Thompson is a former defensive back out of Maryland-Eastern Shore, selected by the Denver Broncos with the 61st overall pick (round 3) in the 1969 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the Denver Broncos.
Draft Details
Year
Round
Round 3
Pick
61st overall
Team
Position
College
William Thompson Career Stats
- First-team All-Pro (1977)
- Second-team All-Pro (1979)
- Second-team All-AFL (1969)
- 3× Pro Bowl (1977, 1978, 1981)
- Denver Broncos Ring of Fame
Career Totals
| Interceptions | Fumble recoveries | Touchdowns | Kick/punt return yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 21 | 7 | 2,970 |
Career History
- Denver Broncos (1969–1981)
Born: Greenville, South Carolina, U.S. · Height: 6-1
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| 1 | 1 |  BUF |
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| 1 | 3 |  PHI |
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| 1 | 4 |  PIT |
Joe Greene | DT | North Texas |
| 1 | 5 |  CIN |
Greg Cook | QB |  Cincinnati |
| 1 | 6 |  NE |
Ron Sellers | WR |  Florida State |
| 1 | 7 |  SF |
Ted Kwalick | TE |  Penn State |
| 1 | 9 |  SD |
Marty Domres | QB | Columbia |
| 1 | 10 |  LAR |
Jim Seymour | WR | Notre Dame |
| 1 | 11 |  MIA |
Bill Stanfill | DE |  Georgia |
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