Reese Thompson brings size, experience, and a special-teams edge to South Dakota's linebacker room
Thompson is a 6-foot-1, 240-pound sophomore linebacker who arrived at South Dakota after a productive freshman year at Ventura CC, where he posted 55 tackles, 6 tackles for loss, and a sack in 11 games. At USD in 2025, he played in 12 games and was primarily a special-teams contributor, so his immediate value is toughness, depth, and a physical downhill frame rather than headline-grabbing stats. He looks like a fit for a team that wants a steady, blue-collar linebacker who can plug gaps, finish plays, and grow into a larger defensive role.[1][3]
