Dean Thompson has been one of the most impressive rookies of the 2023 season. Thompson is currently No. 9 in the PRCA Bareback World Standings with just under $41,000 earned. Thompson is also No. 3 in the Resistol Rookie Standings behind Kade Sonnier and Keenan Hayes.
Thompson is coming off the best ride of his career where he went 92.5 points on Gun Fire. The ride set a new arena record in Guymon and won him the rodeo.
On the year Thompson has gone 40 of 42 on his outs and is averaging 81.6 points per ride. Of his 40 qualified rides, 10 of them have gone for 85 points or more. Thompson also has 8 go-round wins on the year.