Taylor Thompson was drafted No. 145 overall by the Tennessee Titans in the 2012 NFL Draft out of SMU. 35 regular-season games
2012 NFL Draft · Rd 5, Pick 10 · #145 overall
Taylor Thompson SMU Draft
Taylor Thompson was drafted No. 145 overall by the Tennessee Titans in the 2012 NFL Draft out of SMU. 35 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #145
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2012
- NFL games
- 35
The pick
How Taylor Thompson came off the board in 2012.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
-
SMU
Conference USA at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'6" · 282 lbs
- Hometown
- Prosper, TX
- Pre-draft board
- No. 127 prospect63.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
35 regular-season games
- Games played
- 35
- Final season
- 20142 years after the draft
Around pick 145
Who came off the board on either side of Taylor Thompson.
Coastal Carolina · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
Florida State
Alabama
TCU
SMU in the 2012 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other TE picks from SMU
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Taylor Thompson in the 2012 NFL Draft
Taylor Thompson is a Tight end out of SMU selected No. 145 overall by the Tennessee Titans in the 2012 NFL Draft. 35 regular-season games SMU has produced 55 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 Taylor Thompson drafted?
Taylor Thompson was selected No. 145 overall by the Tennessee Titans in the 2012 NFL Draft (Rd 5, Pick 10). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2012/taylor-thompson.
What college did Taylor Thompson play for?
Taylor Thompson played college football at SMU in the Conference USA. See every SMU draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/smu-mustangs.
How did Taylor Thompson's NFL career turn out?
35 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2012/taylor-thompson.