#7 Tyler Thompson
Tyler continues to impress the coaching staff with his play on both sides of the ball. His efforts have resulted in being named to the coaches and Daily Pilot’s All-Sea View League Team. Tyler collected a career-high 14 tackles at Tustin. In Week 11 at Aliso Niguel, Thompson rushed four times for 55 yards including a 27-yard touchdown run. Tyler registered six tackles and a forced fumble vs. Woodbridge to earn Defensive Player of the Game honors. Thompson displayed his speed at Newport Harbor as he raced 38 yards on an option play for his third touchdown of the season. He also added four tackles. Thompson had his best offensive showing of his young career at El Toro as he rushed for 80 yards on 10 carries including 24- and 25-yard runs. He also added a 23-yard kickoff return. The first-year starter collected six tackles and rushed twice for 20 yards against Rancho Bernardo. Tyler collected four tackles and rushed twice for 31 yards including a 24-yard touchdown run at San Clemente. Tyler played a key role in the Dana Hills game as his first career reception (20 yards) set up the game clinching touchdown. He also collected two tackles including one for a loss. Thompson demonstrated his versatility as he returned a kickoff 29 yards, scored his first career touchdown on a 17-yard run and added seven tackles vs. Carlsbad after collecting ten tackles and rushing three times for 14 yards vs. Dominguez. Tyler leads the team in average per carry (7.5) and has scored on runs of 38, 27, 24 and 17 yards this season. Thompson is third on the team with 344 yards rushing, and 7th with 63 tackles. 1997: Tyler rushed for 1,501 yards and 26 touchdowns for the freshman team, and rushed once for two yards vs. El Toro in Week 10. Thompson dressed for five varsity games. He helped anchor the Eagles’ CIF winning 4 x 400-relay team. Misc: Has 47 carries for 346 yards (7.4), two receptions for 18 yards, and 63 tackles in his career. He was listed as one of the top sophomores in Orange County according to Gridiron Magazine. Thompson, the first sophomore to be a War Eagle, is the younger brother of Garrett Thompson, the senior CB/WR. Tyler runs a 4.65 40, and can bench press 265. |
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