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Former Husker announces retirement from football Former Nebraska running back Ronald Thompkins announces intention to retire from football

JULY 22, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Decides to retire from football Thompkins announced via Twitter that he has retired from football.

Impact Thompkins said in his post that this was an easy decision for him to make. He was in the transfer portal after spending two years in Nebraska.

JULY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Husker RB Ronald Thompkins enters transfer portal after sliding down pecking order Ronald Thompkins rose to No. 2 on Nebraska's running back depth chart entering last season.

MAY 19, 2021 • WATAUGADEMOCRAT.COM

Nebraska RB Ronald Thompkins enters transfer portal after sliding down pecking order Ronald Thompkins appeared in two of the first three games in 2020 before fading into the background. He's now out of the program.

MAY 19, 2021 • JOURNALSTAR.COM

Enters transfer portal Thompkins is in the transfer portal.

Impact Though Thompkins didn't have a significant role last season, his departure is significant for Nebraska as Dedrick Mills is gone, as is the versatile Wan'Dale Robinson, leaving little established depth in the backfield. Thompkins, a Georgia native, will be immediately eligible.

MAY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action for spring Thompkins (undisclosed) has been participating in spring workouts for Nebraska, Evan Bland of the Omaha World-Herald reports.

Impact Thompkins was sidelined for the tail end of his redshirt freshman season in 2020 for an unspecified reason, but he looks like he's gained full clearance for the spring. With Dedrick Mills forgoing his remaining eligibility and USC transfer Markese Stepp (foot) sidelined for the spring, Thompkins should have a good opportunity to pick up extended reps before the summer.

APRIL 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pregame observations: RBs Dedrick Mills, Ronald Thompkins out for Huskers Welcome to Memorial Stadium, where Nebraska is set to host Illinois at 11 a.m.

NOVEMBER 21, 2020 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

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FEBRUARY 9, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM