Kats Sign Rookie Defensive Lineman
October 25, 2006 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Nashville Kats News Release
NASHVILLE-The Nashville Kats came to terms with defensive lineman Tim Thompson announced Head Coach/Dir. of Football Operations Pat Sperduto. As per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Thompson, (6'3 250 Valdosta State) comes to the Kats from the Tennessee Titans, of whom he signed as an undrafted free agent before being released in the final round of training camp cuts. At Valdosta State, Thompson was a four-year starter for the Blazers, totaling 204 tackles, 49 tackles for loss and 18 sacks for the team. Thompson was a two-time All-America selection and was team captain both his junior and senior seasons.
Nashville will continue to sign players in the coming months gearing up for a 2007 season in which the Kats will compete in the AFL's Central Division. The division houses the past two ArenaBowl Champions (Chicago Rush 2006, Colorado Crush 2005) and added the Kansas City Brigade in a realignment change.
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