2014: Earned more playing time along the defensive line, recording seven total tackles and a half-tackle for loss in nine games.

2013: Saw action in three games as a true freshman, finishing with one assisted tackle.

High School: As a senior, was first-team all-conference and third-team All-Southwest Ohio...As a junior, was second-team all-league and first-team all-county...Played on a Springfield team that won a 2012 conference championship.

Personal: Son of Dale and Melissa Thompson.