Keyshawn Thompson

Keyshawn Thompson (born October 12, 1993) is an American football cornerback for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for Michigan State. Thompson was drafted by the Lions in the first round of the 2015 NFLHC Draft.
==College Career==
Keyshawn Thompson attended Michigan State for 4 years and redshirted his freshman year. he declared early for the NFL Draft his junior year.
===College statistics===
Year 	Defensive	Defensive	Defensive	Defensive 	Defensive	Defensive	Defensive	Defensive	Defensive	
Year 	GP 	GS 	Tackles 	Interceptions	Sacks 	FF 	FR 	TD 	Safeties 	
2013 	12 	12 	39 	4 	1 	0 	0 	2 	0 	
2014 	12 	12 	29 	6 	0 	0 	0 	1 	0 	
Totals	24 	24 	68 	10 	1 	0 	0 	3 	0 	
==Professional Career==
During his redshirt Junior year Thompson announced he would not be returning to Michigan State for his senior year and would instead be entering the 2015 NFLHC Draft. The movie was an expected one because of his outstanding performances in college football. 
Thompson was selected in the 1st round (2nd Overall) in the 2015 NFLHC Draft by the Detroit Lions. He was the 1st Defensive Back taken in the draft. This move reunited Thompson with his head coach at Michigan State, SlinkyJr. Thompson was touted as a top selection due to his ability to shut down his area of the field with excellent pass coverage, his athleticism and his versatility. He is also regarded by many as one of the best kick returners to grace the game. 
===Detroit Lions===
Keyshawn Thompson immediately became the Lions #1 corner upon being drafted. The lions signed him to a five-year $55m rookie contract on May 9, 2015. 
====Regular season====
Year 	Team 	G 	GS	Tackles	Tackles	Tackles	Interceptions	Interceptions	Fumbles	Fumbles	Fumbles	Kick Return 	Kick Return
Year 	Team 	G 	GS	Total 	Sack 	Safety 	Int 	TDs 	FF 	FR 	TD 	Kickoff Return TD	Punt Return TD
2015 	DET 	8 	8 	31 	1.0 	0 	5 	2 	0 	0 	0 	0 	2
2016 	DET 	12	12	20 	0.0 	0 	3 	1 	0 	0 	0 	0 	0
2017 	DET 	16	16	48 	0.0 	0 	7 	1 	0 	1 	0 	0 	2
2018 	DET 	5 	5 	1 	0.0 	0 	1 	1 	0 	0 	0 	0 	1
Total	Total	41	41	100 	1 	0 	16 	5 	0 	1 	0 	0 	5
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