CJ Thompson

Freshman CJ Thompson joins Azusa Pacific football after graduating from Rancho Verde High School in Moreno Valley, Calif., this past spring … Rated a good athlete who could play both on both sides of the line … Likely to use the season as an adjustment year to the college game. Graduated from Rancho Verde High in 2026, where he played quarterback under head coach Eric Zomalt ... Competed on varsity for 2 years serving as a team captain for a season ... As a 2025 senior, threw for 971 yards and 9 TDs while completing 89-of-163 passes with 3 interceptions for the 2-8 Mustangs …Completed 137- of-246 passes for 2,017 yards and 24 touchdowns as a junior while leading the Mustangs to a 7-5 record and the second round CIF Southern Section Division 6 playoffs ... Added 106 rushing yards and 2 TDs on 43 carries... earned All-Ivy League first team honors and was named the team's Most Outstanding Offensive Player ... Earned Scholar-Athlete recognition in each of his 4 high school seasons ... Received the Varsity Athletic Award as a sophomore, junior and senior... Named Most Outstanding Offensive Player as a freshman after helping Rancho Verde frosh finish 9-0. Born Feb. 28, 2008, in Moreno Valley, Calif., to Carlo Sr. and Natasha Thompson ... Has an older brother (Justin) and sister (Makayla) ... Majoring in kinesiology ... Plans to continue playing football, grow closer to God and become a physical therapist ... Enjoys bowling and playing video games.