Tennessee defensive back declares for 2021 NFL draft

The 2021 NFL draft will take place April 29-May 1 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Tennessee junior defensive back Bryce Thompson announced Tuesday that he has declared for the 2021 NFL draft.

“After talking to my family and coaches, I have decided to forgo my senior year and declare for the 2021 NFL Draft,” Thompson said in an Instagram post.

Bryce Thompson declares for the NFL draft. pic.twitter.com/SXeIsq4qba

— Dan Harralson (@danharralson) January 5, 2021

KNOXVILLE, TN – SEPTEMBER 29, 2020 – Wide receiver Malachi Wideman #13 and Defensive back Bryce Thompson #0 of the Tennessee Volunteers during practice on the Robert E. White indoor field in the Anderson Training Center in Knoxville, TN. Photo By Kate Luffman/Tennessee Athletics

Thompson appeared in 32 games since 2018 for the Vols.

He totaled 102 tackles, two sacks, eight interceptions, 19 pass deflections, forced two fumbles and recovered one during his Tennessee career.

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