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1990 NFL Draft · Rd 2 · #31 overall

Anthony Thompson Indiana Draft

Anthony Thompson was drafted No. 31 overall by the Phoenix Cardinals in the 1990 NFL Draft out of Indiana. 37 regular-season games · 6 career approximate value

Overall pick
#31
Round
2
Draft class
1990
NFL games
37
Career AV
622nd at Indiana

The pick

How Anthony Thompson came off the board in 1990.

Drafted by

Phoenix Cardinals

Rd 2 · #31 overall · NFC West

Full 1990 draft class (331 picks)
Position
Running back RB
College
Indiana Big Ten at the draft
Side of the ball
Offense

NFL career

37 regular-season games · 6 career approximate value

Games played
37
Career approximate value
622nd among Indiana picks
AV with the drafting club
583% of career value
Final season
19922 years after the draft

Around pick 31

Who came off the board on either side of Anthony Thompson.

#29 Terry Wooden LB · SEA Syracuse #30 Reggie Cobb RB · TB Tennessee #32 Fred Washington DT · CHI TCU #33 Ron Cox LB · CHI Fresno State

Indiana in the 1990 draft

Teammates who went in the same class.

#114 Ian Beckles G · TB Indiana

Other RB picks from Indiana

The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.

#150 Jordan Howard RB · CHI · 2016 Indiana · 1× Pro Bowl #73 Tevin Coleman RB · ATL · 2015 Indiana #21 Vaughn Dunbar RB · NO · 1992 Indiana #325 Bobby Howard RB · PHI · 1986 Indiana #312 Ernie Thompson RB · LAR · 1991 Indiana #90 Kaelon Black RB · SF · 2026 Indiana

Other players named Anthony Thompson

Different people who share this name in the draft archive.

#275 Anthony Thompson LB · DEN East Carolina

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Anthony Thompson in the 1990 NFL Draft

Anthony Thompson is a Running back out of Indiana selected No. 31 overall by the Phoenix Cardinals in the 1990 NFL Draft. 37 regular-season games · 6 career approximate value Indiana has produced 71 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Where was Anthony Thompson drafted?

Anthony Thompson was selected No. 31 overall by the Phoenix Cardinals in the 1990 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1990/anthony-thompson.

What college did Anthony Thompson play for?

Anthony Thompson played college football at Indiana in the Big Ten. See every Indiana draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/indiana-hoosiers.

How did Anthony Thompson's NFL career turn out?

37 regular-season games · 6 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1990/anthony-thompson.