Shaq Thompson
Shaq Thompson played linebacker for the Buffalo Bills in 2025, wearing #45. Shaq played college football at Washington and was drafted in 2015 (round 1, pick 25). Listed at 6'0" and 230 lb.
Shaq Thompson: facts
- Team in 2025
- Buffalo Bills
- Position
- Linebacker (LB)
- Jersey number
- #45
- College
- Washington
- Draft
- 2015, round 1, pick 25 (Carolina Panthers)
- Born
- April 21, 1994 (age 32)
- Height
- 6'0"
- Weight
- 230 lb
- Rookie season
- 2015
Source: nflverse player records, the 2025 roster and the 2026 weekly rosters through week 4 (CC BY 4.0). See the other 2015 draft picks in our database.
Shaq Thompson: career by team
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Shaq is an NFL Grid answer for Panthers and Bills.
Seasons on each roster from the nflverse roster files (CC BY 4.0); old team names are shown under today's franchise.
His 2025 Bills teammates: linebackers
- Baylon SpectorLB · #54 · Clemson
- Dorian WilliamsLB · #42 · Tulane
- Joe AndreessenLB · #44 · Buffalo
- Matt MilanoLB · #58 · Boston College
- Michael HoechtLB · #55 · Brown
- Terrel BernardLB · #8 · Baylor
Also from Washington
- Andre BaccelliaWR · Cardinals
- Bralen TriceLB · Falcons
- Budda BakerDB · Cardinals
- Byron MurphyDB · Vikings
- Cade OttonTE · Buccaneers
- Carson BruenerLB · Steelers
- Coleman SheltonOL · Rams
- Dante PettisWR · Saints
Drafted near Shaq in 2015
- Arik ArmsteadRound 1, pick 17 · DL
- Bud DupreeRound 1, pick 22 · LB
- D.J. HumphriesRound 1, pick 24 · OL
- Mario EdwardsRound 2, pick 35 · DL
- Preston SmithRound 2, pick 38 · DL
- Eddie GoldmanRound 2, pick 39 · DL
Shaq Thompson: questions
What team does Shaq Thompson play for?
Shaq Thompson is on no 2026 NFL roster in the 2026 nflverse weekly rosters (through week 4). His last team was the Buffalo Bills (#45) in 2025.
What position does Shaq Thompson play?
Linebacker (LB), as recorded in the nflverse data.
Where did Shaq Thompson go to college?
Washington. 53 other players in our dataset came from the same school.
When was Shaq Thompson drafted?
In 2015, round 1, pick 25, by the Carolina Panthers.
How tall is Shaq Thompson?
6'0" (72 inches), 230 lb.
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