B.J.

THOMPSON

DL - 6-6 - 220 - England, Ark. (England HS)

All-State tight end from England (Ark.) High School...Two-way star played under head coach Terry Farmer at EHS...Ranked No. 301 national prospect by 247Sports...Rated nation's 17th-best athlete prospect in 2017 recruiting class by 247Sports and ranked No. 53 among defensive ends by ESPN...Rankings among Arkansas prospects: No. 3 by 247Sports and No. 6 by ESPN...Named to 2016 USA TODAY ALL-USA Arkansas first team as senior, led England to 14-1 record and 2016 2A state semifinals as senior, caught 37 passes for 601 yards and 10 TDs...Defensively, made 29 tackles, 16.5 TFL, 7.5 sacks, two interceptions (one TD return), two breakups and one forced fumble as senior...Helped EHS to 13-2 mark and 2015 2A semis as junior, totaled 52 receptions for 830 yards and 11 TDs...Defensively, had 91 tackles, 13 sacks and one interception-return TD as junior...Moved to outside linebacker and defensive end as sophomore, was starting cornerback for varsity as freshman...Four-sport star at EHS, also competed in basketball, baseball and track and field for EHS...Older brother, Blake Mack, played collegiately at Arkansas State (tight end).

RHULE ON THOMPSON
"B.J. is freakishly athletic for his size. His length and explosive leaping ability make him a factor in the red zone. His relentless nature gives him the ability to be a great pass rusher."