Donnell Thompson Died
 

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Donnell Thompson played 11 season for the Baltimore and Indianapolis Colts, from 1981 through 1991.

Thompson was the Baltimore Colts' 1st-round draft pick in 1981, a season in which he made the All-Rookie team. Over the next 10 seasons from 1982 through 1991 Thompson recorded 41 sacks, 8 fumble recoveries, and scored 1 touchdown.

Thompson was part of the 1987 AFC East division champions, the first Colts team to make the post-season in 10 years (since 1977.)

Thompson was born, raised, attended high school, college, and died in the state of North Carolina ...... in between, he played his 11 seasons with the Colts in Baltimore and Indianapolis.

Thompson was one month shy of his 66th birthday.





Former Colts Defensive End Donnell Thompson Dies

(By J.J. Stankevitz)

https://www.colts.com/news/former-co...-thompson-dies




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Dang, way too early. RIP Donnell.

He was a good player on some lousy teams. We could use his vet presence today.

With Donnell, I always wanted to compare him to the Pats #1 and 1982 1st overall pick Kenneth Sims.

Sims was a bust while Donnell had a solid career.

RIP Donnell.