BREAKING: 2023 four-star DL Jalen Thompson has signed with Michigan State
2023 Signing Day
2023 Detroit Cass Tech four-star DL Jalen Thompson has signed with Michigan State. Thompson, standing at 6-foot-3, 240-pounds, originally committed to the Spartans on August 22, 2022. Thompson held additional offers from Georgia, Ohio State, Kentucky, Notre Dame, and more. The 2023 On3 Consensus four-star is ranked No. 233 nationally, the No. 29 defensive lineman, and the No. 3 player in the state of Michigan.
On3 rates Thompson a four-star prospect (91.00), No. 263 nationally, the No. 35 defensive lineman, and the No. 5 player in the state of Michigan.
“I’m super excited to be able to get my college life started in one the best programs in Michigan,” Thompson told SpartanMag.com. “It’s just the relationship I’ve built with them over time and the trust I have with the coaches and staff.“
Scouting Summary
Interior defensive line prospect that has a knack for getting to the quarterback. Productive player for Michigan high school powerhouse Cass Tech. Totaled 30 tackles, 12 tackles for loss and 10 sacks in six games during his junior season. Athletic ability jumps off the tape. Impressive first step off the line of scrimmage. Chases backside to the ball carrier and can get to the sideline comfortably. Body type should add some quality mass at the next level with a collegiate strength and nutrition program. Will need to add mass throughout the frame in order to gain necessary functional strength to kick inside. Stands in at 6-foot-3, 245 pounds with a plus 6-foot-9 wingspan. Ran an electronically-timed 5.03 40 and a 4.47 shuttle. Jumped a 22-inch vertical and a 9-foot broad jump during the spring camp circuit ahead of his senior season. Plays a little high, but easily fixable with coaching. Can continue improving his ankle flexion. Could bring early value as a third down interior rusher and will develop into a more significant role as he gets bigger and stronger. One of the younger prospects along the defensive line in the 2023 recruiting class.
NIL Valuation
Thompson currently has an On3 NIL Valuation of $27k. The On3 NIL Valuation is an index that looks to set the standard market value for both high school and college-level athletes. The NIL valuation does not act as a tracker of the value of NIL deals an athlete has completed to date. It rather signifies an athlete’s value at a certain moment in time.
