Justin Thompson

Class:
Redshirt
Hometown:
Gahanna, Ohio
High School:
St. Francis DeSales

Currently second at the depth chart at tight end, Justin Thompson will be a key member of the KSU offense.

2009 Sophomore Season

Appeared in the final six games of the season after recovering from a knee injury.

2008 Freshman Season

Appeared in eight games, earning his first career start in win at Miami…recorded two catches for 24 yards and a touchdown…snatched a one-yard scoring strike for the first trip to the end zone of his career Oct. 4 against Akron…missed the final game of the season after suffering a leg injury the previous week against Northern Illinois…one of eight true freshmen to earn a varsity letter.

Prior To Kent State

Helped St. Francis DeSales to a 12-1 record and a berth in the state regional finals as a senior…was honorable mention All-Ohio and first team all-league and all-district in 2006…had 30 receptions for 670 yards and nine touchdowns in his career…coached by Ryan Wiggins…also lettered in baseball.

Personal

Born Aug. 15, 1990…son of Hydia Green…majoring in biology