Introduction
Cedric Thompson (born February 10, 1993) is an American football safety for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Minnesota.
Professional career
Miami Dolphins
He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the fifth round of the 2015 NFL Draft.
New England Patriots
On January 12, 2016, the Patriots signed Thompson to their practice squad after he was not offered a futures contract with Miami. On January 26, 2016, Thompson signed a futures contract with the New England Patriots.
On August 21, 2016, Thompson was released by the Patriots.
Minnesota Vikings
On October 25, 2016, Thompson was signed to the Vikings' practice squad. He was released by the Vikings on November 26, 2016 and was re-signed again to the practice squad on December 5, 2016. He signed a reserve/futures contract with the Vikings on January 2, 2017.