Thompson, who was a star running back at Northwest High School in Wichita, only rushed for 130 yards in his two years with the Rams. He will have to sit out one year per NCAA rules, and then will have two years of eligibility with the Jayhawks.
While at Colorado State, Thompson was also a member of the track team, where he ran the 100m and 200m sprints. His speed could be a big asset to the Jayhawk backfield that will lose Ke’aun Kinner to graduation next spring. At Colorado State, Thompson was clocked at 4.