A Tennessee high school football player, Kris Thompson, has received an offer from the University of Tennessee, reuniting him with former teammates. The 6-foot-1, 225-pound linebacker, who also has offers from other prominent schools, expressed relief and excitement at the long-awaited offer from Tennessee. Former teammates who have already committed to Tennessee are actively encouraging Thompson to join them, while the state's top quarterback has also reached out to recruit him.

By the Numbers
  • Thompson had 84 tackles, 3.5 sacks, and 15.5 tackles for loss in 10 games last fall
  • He plans to narrow his list to five or six schools after visiting Missouri on March 9
State of Play
  • Thompson is considering multiple schools and expects to make a commitment announcement before the start of the upcoming season
  • Former teammates who are now with Tennessee are actively encouraging Thompson to join them
Bottom Line

Kris Thompson has received an offer from the University of Tennessee and is weighing his options as he plans to make his decision before the start of the upcoming season.