'08 GA DT Brandon Thompson (Clemson Verbal)

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Brandon Thompson



Defensive tackle
Thomasville, Georgia

Height: 6-foot-2
Weight: 291 lbs
Forty: 5.3 secs
Shuttle: 4.69 secs
Bench max: 385 pounds
Squat max: 600 pounds
Vertical: 28 inches
Academics: 3.3 GPA
2006 stats: 51 tackles, 9 TFL's, 5 sacks

Even with offers from most of the ACC and SEC, Brandon was thought to be a Clemson lock a few weeks back after camping in Death Valley. However, Brandon suddenly cooled and backed off...apparently tOSU has come into the picture. The Ohio State staff is very excited in Brandon possibly visiting. He is in the top 3 on their D-line board.

Film review from BuckeyePlanet:

Originally Posted by osugrad21

My Take: I knew Brandon was a beast after word came out of Clemson's camp...however, his film is worth watching. He is what has become the expected out of the southern DL...big, agile, and nasty. That 40 time may say 5.3, but that first step says nightmare. Brandon explodes off the ball, through ballcarriers, and into backfields...however, he does show a tendency to play high and needs to fire those hands better...easily fixed. Brandon is basically benchpressing OL instead of shocking the breastplate...impressive display but won't fly at the next level. He is a longshot...but worth the effort.

Scout $ - 07/09/07

Brandon took a second visit to GT and brought his mother. He names a top four of Georgia Tech, Miami, Clemson and Florida State.

RP Discussion Links: Ohio State, BuckeyePlanet

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Rivals $

Brandon has trimmed his list to Florida, FSU, Clemson, and Georgia Tech. He says all teams are even.

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GoUpState

July 25, 2007

Thompson Checks Out Two More

By Phil Kornblut
DL Brandon Thompson (6-2 294) of Thomasville, GA continues to check out contenders for his services as he works on a final decision. Thompson made recent stops to Florida and Florida State, and he hopes to visit Ohio State and LSU before making his choice. Thompson said Clemson continues as his favorite ahead of Georgia Tech, Miami and Florida. He said he talks with Clemson recruiter Billy Napier about once a week. Thompson said he has not decided on a date to announce his commitment but he plans to get it done before his season.

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Buford star to USF; Harmon back in Bulldogs mix? | Football recruiting | ajc.com

Thomasville’s Thompson to commit in “a couple of weeks”

Georgia Tech remains in the running to gain a commitment from Thomasville defensive tackle Brandon Thompson, rated a four-star recruit by Scout.com.

The 6-foot-2, 294-pound Thompson, who said late Sunday he will commit within two weeks, is also considering Clemson, Florida State and Miami.

Thompson claims that living 25 miles from Tallahassee doesn’t necessarily give the Seminoles the upper hand.

“It’s really not all that important,” he said. “I just want to find a school I feel good with. Wherever I’m at, my family will be there to support me.”

Thompson on his final four:

Clemson: “They were the first school that offered me. They’ve stuck with me and always made me feel at home.”

Miami: “I love the coaches and the city. It’s a nice place to be.”

Georgia Tech: “ I like the city and the family-like atmosphere. And I really just like the program itself.”

Florida State: “A good football program, and it’s just down the road from home.”

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Tech in Thompson's top three; Glenn to visit UGA | Football recruiting | ajc.com

By Jeff Hood
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Published on: 08/27/07 10:30 PM

Thomasville defensive tackle Brandon Thompson said Monday night he has narrowed his choices to Clemson, Georgia Tech and LSU.

“I’ll probably [commit] by the end of the month,” Thompson said.

One of Clemson’s most powerful lobbyists has been Jefferson County defensive tackle A.J. Harmon, who committed to the Tigers in June.

“I get a call from A.J. every now and then,” Thompson said. “We met each other at a camp at Clemson.

“Most of the time we just chat. But he mentions Clemson every once in awhile.”

Continued...

[osugrad21]

Rivals $

Brandon and his mother loved the LSU visit. He will be at South Carolina this weekend and has trips scheduled for Clemson and Georgia Tech.

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GoUpState

One Visit Down For Thompson

By Phil Kornblut
DL Brandon Thompson (6-2 275) of Thomasville, GA made an official visit to LSU over the weekend, his first official visit. "It went well," Thompson said. "I liked the school, the location, the stadium." Thompson said he has not scheduled any other official visits but plans to do so with Clemson, USC and Georgia Tech. He had thought about visiting USC this weekend but said the trip never came together. Thompson said his top three, in order, are Clemson, Georgia Tech and LSU.

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GoUpState

Thompson Sets Two More Visits

By Phil Kornblut
DL Brandon Thompson (6-2 275) of Thomasville, GA has scheduled two more of his official visits according to his father, and he's working on the dates of the final two. Thompson has visited LSU. He will go to Georgia Tech September 28th and Florida State October 19th. He had planned to visit Clemson October 5th but that will have to be rescheduled because he's taking the SAT that Saturday. He also plans to set a visit with USC though Ohio State also is in the picture. George Thompson said the process is getting no easier. "It's kind of tough at this point," he said. "We'll probably say something after we get all the officials in. Clemson, to me, is right there. They just did an awesome job of recruiting. I haven't seen anybody come close. As far was what they put in to it, they do an awesome job. Clemson is totally off the charts as far as recruiting. I think that's special." As for USC, George Thompson has a tie to Steve Spurrier. "I played with coach Spurrier while with the Tampa Bay Bandits (USFL)," he said. "i want my son to get an opportunity to meet him and see what he's all about." Brandon Thompson has said Clemson and Georgia Tech are the top two teams with him right now.

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GoUpState

October 18, 2007

Thompson Back To FSU This Weekend

By Phil Kornblut
DL Brandon Thompson (6-2 275) of Thomasville, GA will make his second unofficial visit to Florida State in two weeks Saturday when he goes to Tallahassee to watch the Seminoles play Miami. Thompson has made official visits to LSU and Georgia Tech. He said Clemson, Ohio State and Tennessee will get his final three visits. Thompson said Clemson and LSU stand out among his final six schools but he doesn't have a leader. He said he's not sure when he'll make a decision.

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BN $

Brandon's father confirms the weekend visit and says FSU and Clemson will likely also get visits.

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BN $

Brandon says he loved his visit to Columbus and will visit Clemson before deciding. tOSU, Clemson, and LSU are his top schools.

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AJC

Thomasville?s Thompson visits Ohio State; Jackson visits ?Bama

By Jeff Hood
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Published on: 11/05/07 10:43 PM



Thomasville defensive lineman Brandon Thompson, one of the missing jewels in Georgia Tech?s current recruiting class, remains silent on his college plans.
?He just doesn?t talk much,? Thomasville coach Richie Marsh said Monday evening.
The fourth-best defensive tackle in the nation according to Scout.com, Thompson is coming off a visit to Ohio State on Nov. 2.
?I asked if he had a good time at Ohio State and he said he did,? Marsh said. ?He went by himself. His father usually goes with him on visits.?
Thompson, whose front-runners appear to be Clemson, Florida State, Georgia Tech, LSU, Miami and Florida, visited Tech on Sept. 29.
?I think he?s got an interest in Georgia Tech,? Marsh said. ?And just from knowing everything, I?m sure he?s still considering Clemson. That was from the get go.
?I?m sure he?ll wait until the end of the season to see how everything unfolds with how teams finish and what coaches stay and what coaches don?t stay.?