Every recruiting cycle, one of the most looked-at pieces of information about prospective student-athletes within each signing class is the ratings given out by the national recruiting services. The higher the number of stars a player is given, the higher not only the expectations placed on the individual by fans and coaches, but also the higher the their own personal expectations and pressures they may put on themselves.
For University of South Alabama senior cornerback Jalen Thompson, the journey from his prep career at St. Paul's Episcopal School to his senior season with the Jaguars has provided many ups and downs.