High School: Played running back and linebacker for football team at Patrick Henry High School...earned honorable mention All-State honors as a senior when he also was named to the all-region, all-district, and all-metro teams...selected to region and district all-academic team...honor roll student...

At Delaware: Walk-on...third-year member of the squad...versatile player will add depth to Blue Hen backfield and can also play linebacker and tight end...may also play special teams...has good strength...bench pressed 415 lbs. in spring testing...

2004: Earned first letter as a special teams player and blocking back on short-yardage plays...appeared in just one game in Hens’ 20-19 win over Hofstra...

2003: Did not see game action and retained freshman eligibility...

Personal: Jeffrey Elias Thompson...born January 23, 1985 in Roanoke, VA...son of Greg and Cheryl Thompson...animal science major at Delaware...would like to become a veterinarian...enjoys fishing in spare time...has been active in student mentoring at the high school level...one of four children...both parents are graduates of Virginia Tech.