2017 (Senior): Selected as a first team linebacker on the 2017 American Football Coaches Association All-America Team. The announcement was released Wednesday morning by the AFCA. The Miami, Florida native is the only player from an Historically Black College and University (HBCU) to earn a spot on the list.
Thompson finished 2017 with 131 tackles, the second most in the nation. This mark is also 35 stops better than the second leading tackler in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC). He notched 6.5 tackles for loss (TFL), made four interceptions, four quarterback hurries, two broken up passes, a pair of forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. In eight of the teams 10 games, Thompson made a minimum of 10 tackles.
During week two against Albany State, he finished with a season high 16 tackles. He is the first linebacker in 10 years to lead the team in tackles and interceptions in the same season. His production also led his team to a 2017 SIAC Football Championship.
2016 (Junior): Led the team in tackles with 137..69 solos and 68 assist....Finished with 11.5 TFL for -84 yards including 3.5 sacks for -34 yards...Also had three Quarterback hurries, broke up four passes and one interception...Had a career high 16 tackles and 3.5 sacks against Clark Atlanta Nov. 3.
| HONORS / ACCOMPLISHMENTS |
| 2014 SIAC co-Freshman of the Year |
| 2016 Preseason All-SIAC First Team |
2015 (Sophomore): Played and started all 13 games at outside linebacker... Finished second on the team in tackles with 104, including 56 solo stops... Recorded 11 tackles for loss (53 yards)... Recorded 2.5 sacks (35 yards)... Recorded a pair of interceptions, returning them 85 yards... Returned one of the two interceptions 65 yards for a touchdown against Stillman... Blocked a field goal against Kentucky State that was returned for a touchdown... Recorded one pass breakup... Recorded one quarterback hurry... Recovered one fumble... Forced three fumbles... Best game against Central State, recording 15 tackles, including four solo stops... Recorded nine or more tackles five times, including double digits against Albany State (11) and Catawba (13) in the opening round of the NCAA Division II playoffs.
2014 (Freshman): Played in 11 games, earning eight starts... Finished second on the team in tackles with 80... Finished second on the team in solo tackles with 51... Finished third on the team in assisted tackles with 29... Recorded seven tackles for loss, resulting in 35 yards lost from the line of scrimmage... Recorded three sacks, resulting in 18 yards lost from the line of scrimmage... Tied for second on the team with two interceptions... Recorded the most yardage in interception returns with 140, including a touchdown... Recorded a pass breakup and three passes defended... Best game of the season came against West Georgia, recording 12 tackles, including five solo... Recorded 10 or more tackles four times... Recorded 11 tackles each against Morehouse, Central State and Miles... Recorded a season-best nine solo tackles against Central State.
High School: Played at Miami Jackson High School... Named All-Dade.
Personal: Son of Dorothy Evans-Flowers and the late Renaldo Flowers... Has seven siblings... Majoring in Psychology.
