Shaq Thompson was drafted No. 25 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2015 NFL Draft out of Washington. 135 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 43 career approximate value
2015 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 25 · #25 overall
Shaq Thompson Washington Draft
Shaq Thompson was drafted No. 25 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2015 NFL Draft out of Washington. 135 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 43 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #25
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2015
- NFL games
- 135
- Years as starter
- 8
- Career AV
- 4317th at Washington
The pick
How Shaq Thompson came off the board in 2015.
- Position
- Outside linebacker OLB
- College
-
Washington
Pac-12 at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'0" · 228 lbs
- Hometown
- Sacramento, CA
- Pre-draft board
- No. 69 prospect78.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
135 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 43 career approximate value
- Games played
- 135
- Seasons as a starter
- 8
- Career approximate value
- 4317th among Washington picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 4195% of career value
- Final season
- 202510 years after the draft
Around pick 25
Who came off the board on either side of Shaq Thompson.
Missouri
Florida · 1× Pro Bowl
UCF
UConn · 1× Pro Bowl
Washington in the 2015 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other OLB picks from Washington
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Shaq Thompson in the 2015 NFL Draft
Shaq Thompson is a Outside linebacker out of Washington selected No. 25 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2015 NFL Draft. 135 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 43 career approximate value Washington has produced 191 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 Shaq Thompson drafted?
Shaq Thompson was selected No. 25 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2015 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 25). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2015/shaq-thompson.
What college did Shaq Thompson play for?
Shaq Thompson played college football at Washington in the Pac-12. See every Washington draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/washington-huskies.
How did Shaq Thompson's NFL career turn out?
135 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 43 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2015/shaq-thompson.