Draft Profile: Bio

Stefon Thompson from Zebulon B. Vance High School was rated a After high school, Thompson joined Syracuse.

In 2020 as a freshman Thompson saw action in 10 games and played a total of 385 snaps for the Orange. He recorded 26 tackles, 11 assists, while adding 23 stops. In coverage Thompson notched up no pass breakups, no interceptions, and QB rating when targetted of 56.3. As a pass rusher, he added 13 total pressures, which included 4 QB hurries, 6 QB hits, and 3 sacks on the season.

As a sophomore for the Orange in 2021 Thompson played in 12 games and took part in 661 snaps for the Orange. He recorded solid 54 tackles, 23 assists, while adding 35 stops. In coverage Thompson made no pass breakups, no interceptions, and a disapointing QB rating when targetted of 140.6. As a pass rusher, he chalked up 28 total pressures, and 18 QB hurries, 3 QB hits, and 7 sacks during the year.

In 2022 as a junior Thompson played in just one game and contributed on 22 snaps. He recorded just 3 tackles, one assist while making 2 stops.

In 2023 as a senior Thompson logged playing time in 12 games and logged a total of 371 snaps for the Orange. He also added 31 tackles, 21 assists, and 16 stops. While in coverage Thompson made one pass breakup, no interceptions, and QB rating when targetted of 82.9. As a pass rusher, he tallied 11 total pressures, which included 5 QB hurries, 5 QB hits, and one sack on the season.