NaJee Thompson

2023 | MINNESOTA VIKINGS

• Appeared in 15 games for the Vikings during his rookie season in 2023.
• Recovered a fumble on special teams for the first time in his career, setting up the Vikings lone touchdown drive against Green Bay in Week 17 (12/31).
• Had one special teams tackles at Atlanta in Week 9 (11/5), against New Orleans in Week 10 (11/12) and against Chicago in Week 12 (11/27).
• Inactive in Weeks 7 against the 49ers (10/23) and Week 8 at Green Bay (10/29).
• Played 47% of Vikings special teams snap through the first six weeks of the season.
• Made his NFL debut in Week 1 against Tampa Bay (9/10).

COLLEGE - GEORGIA SOUTHERN

• Played in all 13 games, starting eight during the 2022 season. He was on the field for 737 total snaps (557 defense, 180 special teams) and had 37 tackles, including one for loss. He also notched 11 pass breakups and an interception.
• Played in nine games, starting two in 2021. Played 321 total snaps (167 on defense, team-high 154 on special teams). He posted 25 tackles, one interception and a pass breakup on the season.
• In 2020, he played in all 13 games, seeing action on 318 total snaps (200 on offense, 118 on special teams). He had four catches for 67 yards and tallied seven tackles and two blocked punts on special teams.
• Played in all 13 games, seeing action on 266 plays (181 special teams). He racked up 10 solo tackles, two fumble recoveries and a forced fumble. He also registered six receptions for 67 yards and carried the ball twice for 14 yards.
• Played in 12 games in 2018 and was on the field for 167 total plays (158 special teams).

2023 | MINNESOTA VIKINGS

• Appeared in 15 games for the Vikings during his rookie season in 2023.
• Recovered a fumble on special teams for the first time in his career, setting up the Vikings lone touchdown drive against Green Bay in Week 17 (12/31).
• Had one special teams tackles at Atlanta in Week 9 (11/5), against New Orleans in Week 10 (11/12) and against Chicago in Week 12 (11/27).
• Inactive in Weeks 7 against the 49ers (10/23) and Week 8 at Green Bay (10/29).
• Played 47% of Vikings special teams snap through the first six weeks of the season.
• Made his NFL debut in Week 1 against Tampa Bay (9/10).

COLLEGE - GEORGIA SOUTHERN

• Played in all 13 games, starting eight during the 2022 season. He was on the field for 737 total snaps (557 defense, 180 special teams) and had 37 tackles, including one for loss. He also notched 11 pass breakups and an interception.
• Played in nine games, starting two in 2021. Played 321 total snaps (167 on defense, team-high 154 on special teams). He posted 25 tackles, one interception and a pass breakup on the season.
• In 2020, he played in all 13 games, seeing action on 318 total snaps (200 on offense, 118 on special teams). He had four catches for 67 yards and tallied seven tackles and two blocked punts on special teams.
• Played in all 13 games, seeing action on 266 plays (181 special teams). He racked up 10 solo tackles, two fumble recoveries and a forced fumble. He also registered six receptions for 67 yards and carried the ball twice for 14 yards.
• Played in 12 games in 2018 and was on the field for 167 total plays (158 special teams).

HONORS

• Pro Football Network First-Team All-American (2021)
• Pro Football Network All-Sun Belt Conference First Team (2021)

PREP - BOILING SPRINGS (S.C.)

• Ranked the No. 48 player in the state of South Carolina by 247Sports, and the No. 199 overall athlete in the country.
• A first-team selection to the Herald-Journal/GoUpstate All-Area Football Team as an athlete/punt returner.
• Had nine total touchdowns and two interceptions and was a standout kick and punt returner as a prep.

OFF THE FIELD

• Majored in interdisciplinary studies.