The D.C. Defenders acquired defensive back Bryce Thompson from the San Antonio Brahmas on Thursday for defensive end Jalen Harris according to the UFL Transactions page.
Bryce Thompson is five foot eleven and weighs 182 pounds. The 25-year-old from Irmo, South Carolina, signed with the San Antonio Brahmas on December 26, 2023. In 2024, he made 30 tackles (19 solos, 11 assists), two tackles for loss, one sack, one pass breakup, and one forced fumble in eight games.
In the 2024, UFL playoffs, Thompson made six tackles (4 solos, 2 assists), and one tackle for loss helping the Brahmas reach the UFL Championship game. The Brahmas re-signed Thompson on November 13, 2024.
Thompson signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent on May 14, 2021. He played two seasons in New Orleans making two tackles (2 assists) in eight games. The Saints released him on November 21, 2022.
Next, Thompson signed with the Seattle Sea Dragons (XFL) on January 23, 2023. In 2023, he made 34 tackles (21 solos, 13 assists), four tackles for loss, one interception half a sack, and nine pass breakups in 10 games.
Collegiately, Thompson played three seasons at Tennessee (2018-20) making 102 tackles (73 solos, 29 assists), eight tackles for loss, two sacks, eight interceptions for 91 yards, one touchdown, 19 pass breakups, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, and five kick returns for 96 yards in 32 games for the Volunteers.
Jalen Harris is six foot four and weighs 257 pounds. The 25-year-old from Gilbert, Arizona, signed with the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent on May 5, 2023. In 2023, he made five tackles (2 solos, 3 assists), 1.5 sacks, and one pass breakup in three preseason games and made the practice squad.
The Washington Commanders signed Harris off of Chicago’s practice squad on November 20, 2023. He made six tackles (5 solos, 1 assist) and one pass breakup in five games. In 2024, Harris made four tackles (4 solos) in three preseason games. The Commanders released him on August 27, 2024. The D.C. Defenders signed Harris on November 13, 2024.
Collegiately, Harris played six seasons at Arizona (2017-22) making 171 tackles (98 solos, 73 assists), 26 tackles for loss, 14 sacks, 11 pass breakups, and three forced fumbles in 56 games for the Wildcats.
