Steve Griffin, Deseret News
Utah State Aggies wide receiver Darwin Thompson (5) hurdles Brigham Young Cougars defensive back Troy Warner (1) as he runs up the middle during the Utah State versus BYU football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Friday, Oct. 5, 2018.
SALT LAKE CITY — Darwin Thompson’s time in Utah was short.
Now, the former Utah State running back is headed to the NFL. Thompson was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the sixth round of the 2019 NFL draft Saturday with the 214th overall pick.
Thompson, a junior college transfer, played one season for Utah State before declaring for the NFL draft.