Ohio State Offers Top Linebacker Prospect in Jayden Thompson
The Canandaigua Braves' defense is getting a boost with the recent offer from Ohio State to Class of 2027 linebacker Jayden Thompson. Standing 6-foot-2 and weighing 220 pounds, Thompson recorded 120 tackles and 10 sacks in his sophomore season. He also boasts a 4.7 40-yard dash time and a 35-inch vertical jump. Thompson has already received offers from Michigan, Penn State, and Syracuse, solidifying his status as one of the top linebacker prospects in the state. The 17-year-old Thompson has been training at camps throughout the summer, honing his skills and preparing for the upcoming season. As the recruiting process unfolds, Thompson is expected to take official visits to Ohio State and other top programs in the coming months, with a decision potentially coming as early as the spring of 2027.