Chiefs select BJ Thompson with 5th round pick
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Published: Apr. 29, 2023 at 2:10 PM CDT
KANSAS CITY, MO. (WIBW) - Kansas City adds to their defensive line with another edge rusher from Stephan F. Austin.
The Chiefs drafted Thompson with the 166th pick. Thompson recorded five sacks, 13 solo tackles, 25 total, 6.5 tackles for loss, three forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and seven quarterback hits.
Doubling down on defense.
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) April 29, 2023
With the 166th pick in the #NFLDraft, we have selected DE @_BJThompson! pic.twitter.com/IZp3eSOKqq
For his career, 25 solo tackles, 42 total with nine sacks and 13 total tackles for loss. Thompson also played for Baylor back in 2018.
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