Thompson has been a star linebacker at Tuskegee since coming to campus as a walk-on his freshman year. He recorded 80 tackles as a freshman, 104 as a sophomore, 138 as a junior and 131 this season. His play improved year by year and more importantly so did his leadership.
“Over these years you could see how I grew as a player, as an individual, just became the older dude. When I was younger I didn’t really realize the amount of responsibility the older guys had. Just being a senior, just being a leader, it just made me love football even more,” Thompson said on the field after the SIAC Championship game.
Leaving as a leader
Willie Slater echoed those sentiments of leadership when asked about Thompson after Saturday’s game.
“Great leader. He has exemplified awesome leadership. Without him, I don’t know if we would be where we are without him.”
Osband Thompson aka OJ From Tuskegee had a great year. NFL teams are talking about him as well. Small schooler to remember
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