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Charles Thompson was born on 28 May, 1968 in Lawton, Oklahoma, is an American businessman, motivational speaker, and former football player. Discover Charles Thompson's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 55 years old?

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Age 55 years old
Zodiac Sign Gemini
Born 28 May 1968
Birthday 28 May
Birthplace Lawton, Oklahoma
Nationality United States

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Charles Thompson Height, Weight & Measurements

At 55 years old, Charles Thompson height is 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) and Weight 175 lb (79 kg).

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Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight 175 lb (79 kg)
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He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Charles Thompson Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Charles Thompson worth at the age of 55 years old? Charles Thompson’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from United States. We have estimated Charles Thompson's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1968

Charles Thompson (born May 28, 1968) is an American businessman, motivational speaker, and former football player, best known for his tenure and Spectacular downfall as the quarterback of the Oklahoma Sooners.

Raised in Lawton, Oklahoma, Thompson proved to be a highly skilled athlete and was recruited by the University of Oklahoma, a NCAA Division I-A college football program, under head coach Barry Switzer.

He was also drafted by Major League Baseball's Cincinnati Reds in the 4th round as a second baseman; however, he decided to focus on football.

1987

As a redshirt freshman, Thompson became the starting quarterback of the nationally ranked Sooners for the 1987 season.

The highlight came on November 21, 1987, when Thompson led the offense of then #2-ranked Sooners to a dominating victory over the #1 Nebraska Cornhuskers in a game that was heavily hyped as the Game of the Century II.

1988

While the Sooners would drop their final game of the season in the 1988 Orange Bowl and finish 11-1, Thompson's status as a nationally famous collegiate athlete was confirmed.

During the 1988 season, Thompson, now a redshirt sophomore, led the Sooners to a 9-3 record.

Thompson was a successful quarterback, named to the All-Big Eight Conference - 1st team.

Off the field he was a celebrity, volunteering to speak to at-risk youth about how to succeed in the face of adversity and, the danger of illegal drugs.

1989

On January 26, 1989, the FBI videotaped Thompson selling 17 grams of cocaine for $1,400 to an undercover agent.

On February 13, Thompson was arrested in Norman, Oklahoma and charged with dealing cocaine.

He was released to his mother's custody on February 15, to await trial as Thompson waived his right to a preliminary hearing.

In the meantime, the Sooners suspended him from the team.

A media frenzy followed the arrest, peaking when a notorious picture of the handcuffed Thompson in a prison jumpsuit appeared on the cover of the February 27, 1989 issue of Sports Illustrated, accompanied by accusations that the Switzer-led Sooners were out of control.

Switzer's Sooners had already been under heavy public and media scrutiny before the incident as players had been arrested, in separate incidents, for assault with a deadly weapon and rape.

With the national coverage brought by his star quarterback's arrest, Switzer resigned as head coach soon afterwards after leading the team for sixteen seasons.

At his trial at a federal court in Oklahoma City, Thompson pleaded guilty, saying he knew he had done wrong and would take his punishment.

The plea waived his rights to a jury trial and grand jury consideration of his case.

He was convicted on April 26 of one count of conspiracy to distribute cocaine and sentenced on August 31 to two years in prison.

He entered a federal prison in Big Spring, Texas on September 20, 1989.

While in prison, Thompson spoke out on the pressure and vices that can befall big-time college football.

1990

He was interviewed for ESPN by Chris Fowler, and, with Allan Sonnenschein, wrote the 1990 book Down and Dirty: The Life and Crimes of Oklahoma Football (ISBN 0-88184-623-6).

Although his sentence carried a maximum term of 27 months and a minimum term of 21, he was released after 17 months and transferred to Central State University, a historically black university located in Wilberforce, Ohio.

1992

He joined Central State's then-NAIA football team primarily as a running back, and helped them win the 1992 NAIA Division I Championship.

As a 25-year-old junior, Thompson carried 200 times for 1,018 yards and five touchdowns and caught 29 passes for 439 yards and 7 touchdowns.

1993

He decided to forgo his senior year and enter the 1993 NFL Draft; but his past proved to be too great a risk for NFL teams, and he went undrafted and never played in the NFL.

With his football career over, Thompson completed his degree, reaffirmed his Christianity and married.

He found success as a motivational speaker, and his turnaround was featured in a Sports Illustrated "Where are they now?"

feature.

His oldest son Kendal Thompson also played quarterback at University of Oklahoma before transferring to the University of Utah.

2014

He was instrumental in Utah's win over #8 UCLA on October 4, 2014.

2016

In July 2016, Kendal signed a three-year contract as a wide receiver for the Washington Redskins.

2017

His middle son, Casey Thompson, played at the University of Texas from 2017 to 2021.

After dealing with a hand injury between various starts during the 2021 season, he announced he would transfer to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

On May 10, 2023 he transferred to FAU (2023–present).

His youngest son is Cade Thompson.

Charles currently resides in Oklahoma City.