All of Cedric Thompson’s life, he’s been the underdog.
He grew up in Bombay Beach, Calif., a Southern California desert wasteland, far from the reach of college football recruiters. He came to Minnesota — the only high-major program to offer him a scholarship — without a position.
But if the past four years are any indicator of Thompson’s determination, he’ll overcome expectations — whether he’s drafted this weekend or picked up by a team as an undrafted free agent.
“Once I got a shot, that’s all I’ve ever needed,” Thompson said. “That’s all I ever needed, all my life.