Tru Thompson gives Jackson State a disruptive interior anchor
In the 2024 season, Tru Thompson was a real tone-setter for Jackson State’s defensive front, appearing in 14 games with 9 tackles, 2.0 sacks, 1 forced fumble, and a pass-rush presence that showed up in the run game and on the edge[1][11]. At 6-foot-1 and 281 pounds, he brings compact power, leverage, and physicality, and reports from the program describe him as a defender who can stuff the run and create chaos in the backfield[1][8][13]. If a team wants a tough, experienced DL with proven disruption and an HBCU combine profile, he’s worth a serious look[9].
