Robert Thompson (American football)

Robert Thompson
No. 56, 59, 90
PositionLinebacker
Personal information
Born (1960-02-04) February 4, 1960
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight227 lb (103 kg)
Career information
High schoolEisenhower (Blue Island, Illinois)
CollegeMichigan
NFL draft1983: 8th round, 198th overall pick
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Sacks2
Fumble recoveries3
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Robert Thompson (born February 4, 1960) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Michigan Wolverines from 1979 to 1982 before playing in the NFL for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions.