Del Thompson was drafted No. 130 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1982 NFL Draft out of UTEP. 6 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #130
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1982
- NFL games
- 6
The pick
How Del Thompson came off the board in 1982.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
UTEP
Conference USA at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
6 regular-season games
- Games played
- 6
- Final season
- 19820 years after the draft
Around pick 130
Who came off the board on either side of Del Thompson.
Clemson
Colorado College
UTEP in the 1982 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from UTEP
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Del Thompson in the 1982 NFL Draft
Del Thompson is a Running back out of UTEP selected No. 130 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1982 NFL Draft. 6 regular-season games UTEP has produced 38 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Del Thompson drafted?
Del Thompson was selected No. 130 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1982 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/del-thompson.
What college did Del Thompson play for?
Del Thompson played college football at UTEP in the Conference USA. See every UTEP draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/utep-miners.
How did Del Thompson's NFL career turn out?
6 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/del-thompson.