UW Athletic Hall of Fame
Donnel Thompson
- Induction:
- 2024
- Class:
- 1999
- Wisconsin Football (1996-1999)
- Former walk-on
- Played in four consecutive bowl games, including the Rose Bowl victories in 1999 and 2000
- Team captain in 1998 and 1999
- Currently ranks 13th in all-time tackles with 347 and most tackles in a season with 141 (1997)
- Tied for 2nd in most tackles in a bowl game with 13 (Outback Bowl vs. Georgia on January 1, 1998)
- Participated in the 2000 Hula Bowl, a postseason all-star game
- An academic All-Big Ten selection in 1997
- Jay Seiler Coaches’ Appreciation Award honoree in 1999
- Played linebacker with the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Indianapolis Colts from 2000–2003
- Member of the All-Alvarez Team
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