Jaylen Thompson

Position:
Defensive Back
Height:
6-2
Weight:
205
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Murfreesboro, Tenn.
High School:
Riverdale HS
Prev School:
Michigan State

2024 (at Michigan State)

• Played in six games to earn a letter as a true freshman, starting the final three games of the season at safety (Illinois, Purdue, Rutgers)
• Recorded 17 tackles (13 solo, four assists) and one pass break-up . . . played a total of 162 snaps on defense and made 21 appearances on special teams
• Started in win over Purdue, tallying two tackles in logging a season-high 44 defensive snaps and adding six special teams plays
• Made first Spartan start in game at Illinois, posting five tackles in 41 defensive snaps and four special teams snaps
• Posted season-high six stops and one pass breakup in Indiana game, registering 37 defensive snaps and five special teams snaps
• Made Spartan debut in Ohio State game, notching three tackles in 18 plays

Prior to Memphis/Personal

• 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 as a high school senior
• 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 logged 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
• Son of Tadarryal and Sheena Thompson