Texas defensive back Josh Thompson has declared for the 2022 NFL draft.
Thompson is a senior but had the opportunity to use his extra year of eligibility granted to all NCAA athletes due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
After committing to Tom Herman’s first signing class in 2017, Thompson has been a mainstay in the Texas secondary over his career. He played both corner and nickel starting 22 games, grabbing two interceptions and making over 100 total tackles.
Thompson was arguably having the best season of any Longhorn defensive back before fracturing his fibula against Kansas.
The decision to go pro was expected after Thompson accepted his Reese’s Senior Bowl invite earlier in the week.
Texas will look for Jahdae Barron, Darrion Dunn or Kitan Crawford to fill Thompson’s role at corner next season.
Other key Longhorns facing similar decisions as Thompson are DeMarvion Overshown, Anthony Cook, D’Shawn Jamison and Keondre Coburn.
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— Josh Thompson (@_Joshuat9) November 27, 2021
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