"Words can't really explain it," Thompson said. "I'm just blessed to have an offer and be able to have an opportunity to play for the University of Alabama. It's really exciting."
The 6-foot-2, 240-pound Thompson is a three-star recruit in the 247Sports composite, but his stock is rising. He'll play middle linebacker for Florence, but Alabama could use him at any linebacker spot. Thompson said Saban brought out comparisons to former Alabama and current NFL linebackers Dont'a Hightower and Courtney Upshaw.
"Mostly Upshaw," Thompson said. "It's high praise. It makes me pretty excited." ...