Shaikh Thompson brings SEC-sized frame and edge-rusher upside to Coastal Carolina
Shaikh Thompson is a 6-foot-5, 285-pound redshirt sophomore defensive end at Coastal Carolina in the 2026 season, giving the Chanticleers a long, physical front-seven piece with Power 4 transfer pedigree from East Carolina.[3][9] Recruiting outlets previously noted him as a top-150 defensive edge prospect with production in high school, including 45 tackles, 15 tackles for loss, and 6.5 sacks as a junior, which hints at disruption potential off the edge.[6][8] He looks like a fit for teams that value length, power, and developmental upside more than instant stat-stuffing, though publicly available 2026 game-log data is thin.[1][11]
