We’ve gone through Northwestern’s most important players, positional previews, and opponent breakdowns. Now, as the season creeps closer, we’re counting down the roster, 99 to 1. We’ll provide biographical information, stats, and an outlook for each player’s role headed into 2018.
We start with numbers 99 to 90, all defensive linemen.
DL | 6-foot-3, 293 lbs. | Senior | Cincinnati, Ohio
Likely Role in 2018: Starter at defensive tackle
One of the most experienced defensive players on the roster, Thompson has started 23 consecutive games at defensive tackle for the Wildcats.