University of South Alabama Athletics

Jaguar Highlights: After coming to South in January will begin preseason practice listed as the third tight end on the depth chart.

Junior College Highlights (2017-18): A two-star junior-college prospect among the top 15 tight ends in the country according to 247Sports.com, receiving two stars from Rivals.com as well ... Played both offensive line and tight end as a sophomore, helping the Bulldogs rank third in the country with an average of 261.1 yards rushing per game ... Had one of the top grades on the team after earning an 83 percent mark for the season, and was credited with 72 knockdown blocks in nine contests ... Was a member of the team’s defensive line his freshman year, seeing action in four games as HCC finished with a 6-3 mark.

High School Highlights: Lettered three years at St. Joseph Catholic High, playing on both the offensive and defensive lines ... Recorded 50 tackles with 18 stops behind the line of scrimmage as a senior, helping the Bruins to a 9-4 finish and a first-round victory in the state 2A playoffs ... In addition to posting 3½ sacks, was credited with one forced fumble and one pass defensed ... Finished with 55 stops when he was a junior, with eight of those for a loss including three sacks ... As a sophomore made 32 tackles, including three behind the line ... Also lettered in basketball and baseball for the Bruins.

Personal: Full name is Nicholas Scott Thompson ... Born May 10, 1998, in Jackson, Miss. ... Son of Nick and Nancy Thompson ... Favorite movie is “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” ... Favorite team is the New England Patriots ... Favorite athlete is Drew Brees ... Likes Chinese food ... Enjoys hunting, fishing and boating in his free time ... Majoring in communication with a concentration in strategic communication, and has a general business minor.