About James Thompson Jr.
James Thompson Jr. was an American american football player.
James Thompson Jr. (born August 29, 2002)
College career Wisconsin As a freshman in 2020, Thompson Jr. played in just one game versus Michigan before suffering a season-ending Achilles injury. In 2021, he played in all 13 games, recording seven tackles. During the 2022 season, Thompson Jr. recorded 26 tackles with six and a half going for a loss and two sacks. In the 2023 season, Thompson Jr. totaled 29 tackles with five and a half being for a loss and three sacks. During the 2024 season, he played in just one game due to a pectoral injury. After the season, Thompson Jr. entered the NCAA transfer portal.
Illinois Thompson Jr. transferred to play for the Illinois Fighting Illini. He entered the 2025 season as a starter on the Fighting Illini defensive line.
Professional career
Thompson Jr. signed with the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent on April 26, 2026.
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