Anterio Thompson
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Career Summary
Anterio Thompson is a defensive lineman selected by Atlanta in the 2026 NFL Draft.
He finished his college career at Washington after earlier stops at Iowa Western, Iowa and Western Michigan.
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High School
Thompson attended Hempstead High School in Dubuque, Iowa.
He earned first-team all-conference recognition as a senior in 2021, recording 39 tackles and seven tackles for loss. He also played basketball.
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College Career
Thompson's college career spanned four programs.
He helped Iowa Western win a national championship in 2022, then played at Iowa in 2023 and Western Michigan in 2024. At Washington in 2025, he appeared in all 13 games with three starts and recorded 30 tackles and 1.5 sacks.
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Path to the NFL
Atlanta selected Thompson 208th overall in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
He entered the draft after his final season with Washington.
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NFL Career
Thompson agreed to terms on his Atlanta rookie contract in May 2026.
The Falcons announced the agreement on May 14 as he joined their defensive line.
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Career Accomplishments
Thompson was part of Iowa Western's 2022 national championship team.
He blocked two punts during his 2023 season at Iowa, tying for third nationally that year.
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Playing Style
Atlanta's draft report highlighted Thompson's length and athletic tools.
The team's assessment emphasized his long reach at defensive tackle and developmental potential rather than college production alone.
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32445, 00-0041484, 10/29/2002, Anterio Thompson, Anterio, Thompson
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