Barnstormers Add Wide Receiver

Wide receiver Carrington Thompson joins Barnstormers 2020 roster

DES MOINES – The Iowa Barnstormers have signed wide receiver Carrington Thompson to the 2020 roster, Head Coach Ameer Ismail announced today.

Thompson (6'3, 185, Western Michigan) joins the Iowa Barnstormers for his first season with the team and the Indoor Football League (IFL). Collegiately, Thompson began his career at Northwood University where he spent two seasons. During his time with the Timberwolves, Thompson appeared in 20 games and collected 89 receptions for 1,210 yards, and 10 touchdowns. Thompson transferred to Western Michigan University for his final two seasons appearing in a total of 26 games and collecting 50 receptions for 726 yards and 8 touchdowns.

No stranger to the indoor game, Thompson has spent the past two seasons with the West Michigan Ironmen earning Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2018.

"Carrington is an elite wide receiver that runs great routes, catches everything thrown his way, and even has the ability to play DB," said Coach Ismail. "Look for him to be a go to guy for us offensively."

Season Tickets for the Iowa Barnstormers 2020 season are available now! For as low as $80 per seat, fans can enjoy the action from the same great seat location each game. For more information, call the Barnstormers at (515) 633-2255 or log on to www.theiowabarnstormers.com.

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