Overview
- Thompson announced his commitment Monday after visiting campus, posting “Gopher nation let’s ride” on X.
- He has two years of eligibility remaining and joins a receiver room led by new position coach Isaac Fruechte.
- The former Auburn wideout totaled 22 catches for 280 yards over two seasons, including 17 for 154 yards in 2025.
- A composite four-star from Foley, Alabama, he is rated a top-30 receiver in the transfer portal by On3.
- He is the first of four Auburn receivers in the portal to choose a destination as the window runs Jan. 2–16, with Auburn adding three USF transfers at the position.