Paul Thompson had an unusual career at Oklahoma.
Playing from 2002-06, Thompson was never more than one injury (or other incident) from being the Sooners’ starting quarterback but it wasn’t until 2006 that Thompson became the unquestioned starter.
Between then and the time he arrived, Thompson redshirted after his sophomore season and spent time at wide receiver before moving back to quarterback following the dismissal of Rhett Bomar from the team and helped OU to an 11-win season and a Fiesta Bowl berth.
Thompson grew up in Leander, Texas, just outside of Austin.
Following a brief offseason and training camp stint in the NFL, Thompson entered private business and moved to Edmond.