John Washington Thompson, Jr. (born January 18, 1957) is an American former professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League (NFL). Thompson was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the ninth round of the 1979 NFL Draft and played four seasons with the team. References Players of American football from Jackson, Mississippi Green Bay Packers players American football tight ends Weber State Wildcats football players Utah State Aggies football players 1957 births Living people