Chiefs' BJ Thompson Hospitalized After Seizure
Cardiac Arrest But Stable Condition
Kansas City Chiefs defensive end BJ Thompson was hospitalized on June 6, 2024 after suffering a seizure. The 25-year-old went into cardiac arrest after the seizure, but is now in stable condition, according to reports.
NFL and PFF Player Stats for BJ Thompson
Thompson, who was selected by the Chiefs with the 166th pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, has appeared in 10 games for Kansas City, recording 10 tackles, one sack, and one forced fumble. According to Pro Football Focus, Thompson has a grade of 59.7 in 2023, which is ranked 64th among all edge defenders.
Combine and Draft Analysis for BJ Thompson
Thompson, who played college football at Stephen F. Austin, was a standout at the 2023 NFL Combine. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.65 seconds, had a vertical jump of 34 inches, and a broad jump of 10 feet, 3 inches. NFL.com draft analyst Lance Zierlein compared Thompson to former NFL Pro Bowl defensive end Michael Johnson.
Thompson is expected to make a full recovery from his seizure. No further updates on his condition have been released at this time.
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