Yesterday, when the Transfer Portal opened, NC State offered Wisconsin Defensive End Transfer James Thompson. Jr. (6’5″/295).
Offer from NC State pic.twitter.com/Ww2iD0tp3v
— James Thompson (@james_jr56) December 10, 2024
Thompson practically missed the entire 2024 season due to a torn pectoral muscle. He didn’t suit up until Week 13, where he played 7 snaps at Nebraska, but he didn’t play in the Badgers’ season finale against Minnesota.
Wisconsin felt the absence of Thompson, who would have been a starter in his Senior season. Thompson started in 11 of 13 games in 2023, tallying 29 tackles, 6 tackles for loss, 3 sacks and 2 pass breakups.