CIAA Hall of Fame Members

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Damon Thompson

  • Class
  • Induction
    2013
  • Sport(s)
    Football

As a Virginia State University Trojan, Damon “Redd” Thompson was a three-time First team All-CIAA and HBCU All-American along with being a Division II First Team All-American (1998-2000). In 2000, Thompson’s 262 career receptions broke the All-Time Division II record. Thompson finished his collegiate career as Virginia State University’s and the CIAA’s all-time leading receiver. He embarked on his professional career with the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League in June 2001 following his graduation from VSU. After spending time in training camp with two NFL teams, the Baltimore Ravens and the Kansas City Chiefs, he joined the Indiana Firebirds of the Arena Football League in 2002.