[1] Thompson attended Prosper High School, where he was a multi-sport athlete excelling in Basketball, Baseball, Track and Football.

1 tight end in Texas for the 2008 class, and All-Texas High School Team.

[2] Under head coach June Jones, Thompson was a 4-year starter at SMU.

[3] Under head coach Mike Munchak, Thompson joined tight ends Craig Stevens and Jared Cook.

During his time in Tennessee, Thompson made multiple contributions on offense as well as special teams.