a physical, versatile back who’s shown he can shoulder a workload
Thompson brings transfer-bred toughness and veteran polish to Western Illinois: in the 2019 season, he rushed for 213 yards on 60 carries with 1 rushing TD, and his season was interrupted by a minor injury before he returned to the rotation, which suggests both grit and some durability risk. He profiles as a straight-ahead, dependable runner rather than a pure home-run threat, with enough size and experience to fit a team that values ball security, contact balance, and backfield depth.
