J.P. Thompson brings veteran, physical security to Rice’s backend
J.P. Thompson is a veteran Rice safety whose calling card is steady production and physical play: in his first two seasons with the Owls, he compiled 61 tackles, including 47 in the 2015 season and 14 in 2016, plus a fumble recovery and a knack for showing up in big moments[1]. He reads as a dependable, defense-first presence who can help in run support and make open-field stops, with enough experience to be trusted in the rotation or as a starter[1][2]. If your team wants a tough, proven safety with some bite, he’s the kind of fit that quietly wins snaps.
