An FCS All-American tackle out of Rhode Island who made 37 consecutive starts before beginning his pro career with the Browns.
Lorenzo Thompson is a 6-foot-6, 305-pound offensive tackle now with the Pittsburgh Steelers on a reserve/future contract. The Syracuse, New York native built his reputation at Rhode Island with elite durability at left tackle before signing with Cleveland as an undrafted free agent in 2024.
Path to the league
Thompson made 37 consecutive starts at left tackle for Rhode Island, appearing in 46 games and serving as a team captain in 2023, while logging nearly 2,500 offensive snaps. His durability and production earned him FCS All-American recognition before he went undrafted in the 2024 NFL Draft and signed with the Cleveland Browns.
Career highlights
Thompson's college career was defined by rare consistency at tackle, anchoring Rhode Island's offensive line for parts of four seasons without missing a start down the stretch of his career. That reliability made him a notable undrafted signing coming out of the FCS ranks.
2025 season recap
After beginning his pro career with the Browns organization, Thompson signed a reserve/future contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers heading into 2026, entering that year's training camp as a lineman the coaching staff was tracking closely.
Sources
- Steelers Depot: 90 In 30 - Steelers 2026 Training Camp Preview Series
- Steelers.com: Lorenzo Thompson
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Offensive Tackle
- Group
- injuredReserveOrOut
- College
- Rhode Island
- Hometown
- Syracuse, NY, USA
- Age
- 26
- Status
- day-to-day
