Jaylen Thompson
JAYLEN THOMPSON
DEFENSIVE BACK | 6-1 | 190Murfreesboro, Tenn. | Riverdale HS
HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA
►Ranked among the top cornerbacks in the nation by Rivals (No. 61), ESPN.com (No. 84) and 247Sports (No. 87)
►Listed among the top overall prospects in the state of Tennessee by Rivals.com (No. 14), ESPN.com (No. 25), 247Sports (No. 30) and On3 (No. 35)
►Named the Region 3-6A Defensive MVP
►Recorded 57 tackles, six interceptions, four pass break-ups and two fumble recoveries as a senior at Riverdale High School
►Returned three of his six interceptions for touchdowns in 2023
►Also had 18 receptions for 173 yards and two TDs as a wide receiver
►Ranked the No. 17 senior in the state of Tennessee by The Tennessean
►Was a second-team selection to the Daily News Journal All-Area Team as a defensive back as a junior in 2022 with three interceptions and 28 tackles while helping Riverdale to a berth in the Class 6A state playoffs
►High school teammate of fellow Spartan signee Keshawn Williams
►Son of Tadarryal and Sheena Thompson
►Plans to enroll for the 2024 spring semester at Michigan State