Big-bodied, physical safety with proven toughness
Thaad Thompson, listed at safety for Idaho, has been defined more by physicality than flash: Idaho originally highlighted his speed, size, and linebacker-like punch when he arrived from Ellsworth, where he posted 27 tackles and 3 tackles for loss in the 2009 season. In Idaho’s 2012 season, he played in 11 games and started six at strong safety, finishing with 45 total tackles, which points to a reliable, downhill defender who fits contact-heavy defensive schemes. He looks like a fit for teams that value size, run support, and competitiveness over pure ball-hawking flair.
