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Desmond Thompson
DL · #98 ·
Transfer
Height6'2"
Weight255 lbs
Est. eligibility3 yrs
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Medium
Roster status
RosteredDesmond Thompson (DL) officially transferred from Benedict College to Old Dominion University
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Last updatedNov 5, 2026, 3:19 PM
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Background
Played in 14 games over two seasons at Benedict ... In 2025, recorded 37 tackles, seven sacks and eight tackles for loss and forced a fumble. Earned All-District honors and named Team MVP ... Team captain. Son of Desmond and Giana Thompson ... Full name is Desmond Thompson Jr. ... One brother, Drew, and two sisters, Naloni and Toya ... Majoring in general studies ... Favorite movie is Spider-Man ... Favorite musicians are SZA, Drake and Summer Walker ... Can play the drums.
Hometown
🏴Bronx, NY
High schoolGrand Oaks HS
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Career path
- TransferredDesmond Thompson (DL) officially transferred from Benedict College to Old Dominion University
- EnteredPortal · 3/10/26, 9:53 AMDesmond Thompson (DL) officially entered the transfer portal · from Benedict College
Career stats
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | DEF SNAPS | PROD | TACK | SOLO | TFL | TACK YDS | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Old Dominion University | 3 | 0 | 2 | Low | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 |  Benedict College | 12 | 9 | -- | Elite | 40 | 21 | 10 | 43 | 7.0 |
| 2024 | Benedict College | 4 | 0 | -- | Med. | 7 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 2.0 |
| Career | 19 | 9 | 2 | Med. | 48 | 24 | 14 | 49 | 9.0 |
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Profile last updated Nov 5, 2026