2012: Redshirted his freshmen year.

High School: Was first-team All-Area at West High School in Tracy, Calif. ... Was team MVP ... Awarded Player of the Year in 2010 ... Had 1,700 all purpose yards, three interceptions, 45 tackles and 20 touchdowns during his senior year ... Graduated with a 3.28 GPA ... Coached by Matt Loggins ... Also participated in track and field.

Personal: Son of Marcus and Latresa Thompson ... Has three siblings: Jade, Jaszlyn and Marcus ... Will major in sports medicine.