Donnell Thompson

Donnell Thompson (born October 27, 1958) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end for the Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). Thompson played college football for the North Carolina Tar Heels.His parents are Berthel and Douglas Thompson.

Donnell Thompson
Date of birth (1958-10-27) October 27, 1958
Place of birthLumberton, North Carolina, U.S.
Career information
Position(s)Defensive end
CollegeNorth Carolina
High schoolLumberton
NFL draft1981 / Round: 1 / Pick 18
Career history
As player
1981–1991Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts
Career highlights and awards
Honors
  • PFWA All-Rookie Team (1981)
Career stats

After leaving the NFL, Thompson became a franchisee for McDonald's in Atlanta, Georgia. He purchased his own franchise in 1998 and has since opened franchises for Choice Hotels International, Zaxby's, Denny's and Checkers Drive-In, sometimes in partnership with his former roommate Ron Wooten.

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