Bob Thompson was drafted No. 142 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1986 NFL Draft out of Youngstown State. 2 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #142
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1986
- NFL games
- 2
The pick
How Bob Thompson came off the board in 1986.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
2 regular-season games
- Games played
- 2
- Final season
- 19871 years after the draft
Around pick 142
Who came off the board on either side of Bob Thompson.
Alabama
South Carolina
Tulane
UCLA
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Bob Thompson in the 1986 NFL Draft
Bob Thompson is a Wide receiver out of Youngstown State selected No. 142 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1986 NFL Draft. 2 regular-season games Youngstown State has produced 9 NFL draft picks since 1984.
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 Bob Thompson drafted?
Bob Thompson was selected No. 142 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1986 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/bob-thompson.
What college did Bob Thompson play for?
Bob Thompson played college football at Youngstown State in the MVFC. See every Youngstown State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/youngstown-state-penguins.
How did Bob Thompson's NFL career turn out?
2 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/bob-thompson.