Jalen Thompson was a guy who many fans expected to have a breakout campaign as a sophomore in 2024. He had just finished a strong freshman season despite going through a tumultuous coaching change that rocked his first year on campus. He still stood out as a rising star.
However, he didn't quite live up to the hype as a sophomore. He finished his second season with two fewer tackles (17) and three fewer tackles for loss (2) compared to his 2023 campaign.
Oh, and, like many Spartans, he didn't record a single sack after having two as a freshman.