James Thompson Jr.

Appeared in 54 games (38 starts) over 6 seasons at Illinois (2025) and Wisconsin (2020-24) and registered 99 tackles, 18.0 TFLs, 9.5 sacks and 1 FR. In 2025 at Illinois, started all 13 games he appeared in and tallied 41 tackles, 3.0 TFLs, 2.0 sacks and 1 PD, earning Honorable Mention All-Big Ten honors. In 2024 at Wisconsin, appeared in 1 game after appearing in 13 games (11 starts) and registering 29 tackles, 5.5 TFLs and 3.0 sacks in 2023. In 2022, appeared in 13 games (7 starts) and tallied 23 tackles, 6.5 TFLs, 2.0 sacks and 1 FR. In 2021, appeared in all 13 games and registered 6 tackles after redshirting in 2020. Born 8/29/02 in Cincinnati, OH.

Appeared in 54 games (38 starts) over 6 seasons at Illinois (2025) and Wisconsin (2020-24) and registered 99 tackles, 18.0 TFLs, 9.5 sacks and 1 FR. In 2025 at Illinois, started all 13 games he appeared in and tallied 41 tackles, 3.0 TFLs, 2.0 sacks and 1 PD, earning Honorable Mention All-Big Ten honors. In 2024 at Wisconsin, appeared in 1 game after appearing in 13 games (11 starts) and registering 29 tackles, 5.5 TFLs and 3.0 sacks in 2023. In 2022, appeared in 13 games (7 starts) and tallied 23 tackles, 6.5 TFLs, 2.0 sacks and 1 FR. In 2021, appeared in all 13 games and registered 6 tackles after redshirting in 2020. Born 8/29/02 in Cincinnati, OH.