Numerous schools have offered the 6-foot, 195 pound running back out of Loganville (Ga.) Grayson over the last few weeks with Georgia State, Minnesota and USC being the most recent. One of those has made his top four.
"Southern Cal was one of my dream schools growing up," said Thompkins. "Just seeing the type of atmosphere they play in and the amount of athletes they put in the NFL is amazing. How their players graduate at a high rate stands out too. "I was definitely waiting on that offer for a long time. Once they offered me, I got a chance to talk to the whole staff and they were already making plans for me to be at USC."
Joining the Trojans on Thompkins' favorites list is Mississippi State, Penn State and Tennessee. "I've been talking to coach [Charles] Huff since he was at Penn State and he has really been recruiting hard. He has been on me almost every day. He will send me motivation quotes just to get through the day and he checks on me and the family daily. "It is not only that, but Mississippi State has a great Business program that I have already looked into, so that stands out to me too."
"Penn State has a different feel and with the addition of coach [Ja'Juan] Seider makes it better," said Thompkins. "Our relationship is unbelievable. A lot of players there already reach out to me to tell about the school and I am looking into what have told me."
Jeremy Pruitt has taken over in Knoxville and he and his staff re-offered this Peach State running back. The Vols got Thompkins' recruitment started and that is something he will always remember. "Tennessee was my first offer, so I always had great feelings for Tennessee. They have the best fanbase ever and the atmosphere is electric. "I like how it is very close to home, too and the facilities are great and the campus is beautiful."