Utah Utes All-Time Greatest Football Players: No. 23 Norm Thompson

Who is Norm Thompson?

Norm Thompson is a former American football player who played defensive end for the Utah Utes.

He was a two-time All-American and was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1995.

Thompson was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, in 1947.

He attended the University of Utah, where he played football for the Utes.

In his senior season, Thompson was named an All-American and helped the Utes win the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) championship.

Thompson was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the first round of the 1970 NFL Draft.

He played for the Broncos for two seasons before being traded to the New Orleans Saints.

Thompson played for the Saints for three seasons before retiring from the NFL in 1975.

After retiring from football, Thompson worked as a sportscaster for KSL-TV in Salt Lake City.

He also served as the athletic director at the University of Utah from 1992 to 2004.

Thompson is currently a member of the Utah Sports Hall of Fame and the College Football Hall of Fame.

Thompson is considered one of the greatest defensive players in Utah football history.

He was a two-time All-American and was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1995.

Thompson's legacy as a Utah Ute is one of excellence and leadership.

Norm Thompson is one of the most decorated players in Utah football history.

He was a two-time All-American, a member of the College Football Hall of Fame, and a key member of the Utes' 1969 WAC championship team.

Thompson's legacy as a Utah Ute is one of excellence and leadership.