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Anterio Thompson is a 6'4", 310-pound defensive tackle from Dubuque, Iowa, drafted by Atlanta in the sixth round (208th overall) of the 2026 NFL Draft. Thompson attended Iowa Western Community College before transferring to the University of Iowa, where he appeared in 7 games in 2023 and tied for third in FBS with 2 blocked kicks. He transferred to Western Michigan for 2024, starting 12 of 13 games and recording 34 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, 1 sack, 2 pass breakups, and a blocked kick. In 2025, Thompson appeared in all 13 games with 2 starts, compiling 30 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, and 2 pass breakups. He enters his first NFL season on the Falcons roster.

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T-104 of 217 · DT market by AAV

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