Eli Thompson
HONORS & AWARDS: Patriot League Rookie of the Week (9/25/23) AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2024: Made nine appearances, starting seven games as cornerback. Totaled 29 tackles, eight pass breakups, and one interception. Had five tackles, one of which was for loss, and four pass breakups in win over Lafayette (10/26). AS A FRESHMAN IN 2023: Appeared in six contests as a cornerback. Totaled two interceptions, four pass breakups, and nine tackles, including eight solo tackles. Had two tackles and two PBUs at Yale (9/16). Earned Patriot League Rookie of the Week honors after recording two interceptions and four tackles in win over Colgate (9/23). Recorded two pass breakups in win at Bucknell (10/7). BEFORE HOLY CROSS: Played football at the Darlington School under head coach Tommy Atha. First team all-state and first team all-region honoree. Team won back-to-back regional championships. Named to school’s honor roll. Also competed in track and field. PERSONAL: Majoring in economics.
- TransferredEli Thompson (DB) officially transferred from College of the Holy Cross to Ohio University
- CommittedUpNext · 1/13/26, 5:02 PMEli Thompson (DB) committed to Ohio University
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | DEF SNAPS | PROD | PBU | PDEF | INT | TACK | SOLO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Ohio University | 1 | 1 | 50 | Med. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 |  College of the Holy Cross | 12 | 12 | 70 | Elite | 6 | 10 | 4 | 47 | 33 |
| 2024 | College of the Holy Cross | 9 | 7 | -- | High | 8 | 9 | 1 | 29 | 25 |
| 2023 | College of the Holy Cross | 6 | 0 | -- | Med. | 4 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 8 |
| Career | 28 | 20 | 120 | High | 18 | 25 | 7 | 87 | 67 |
Profile last updated Nov 5, 2026