Donte Thompson brings proven ball skills and veteran versatility to UTEP’s secondary
Donte Thompson’s value is the kind coaches love: he’s a veteran defensive back/safety with real ball-production history, including 17 pass breakups in 2022 and 31 tackles with 3 pass defenses at UTEP in the 2025 season. He’s a compact, active defender at 5-foot-11, 175 pounds who has bounced back from a 2023 redshirt after missing time, and his 2024 Texas State stint showed he can contribute quickly in a new system. If you want a disciplined, feisty DB who can help against the pass and isn’t afraid of the moment, he fits.
