Brandon Thompson (July 5, 2007), ranked #86

 
N2FL:  At what age did you start playing football?
 
B.T.:  I've been playing football since I've been able to walk.
 
N2FL:  What was your favorite college team growing up?
 
B.T.:  Growing up I had two favorite teams: Miami and Texas.
 
N2FL:  Favorite NFL Team?
 
B.T.:  My Favorite NFL team is the Falcons.
 
N2FL:  Do you try and idolize any specific player?
 
B.T.:  The players that I idolize are Gaines Adams and Julius Peppers.
 
N2FL:  Any particular reason for the jersey number?
 
B.T.:  I was wearing #50 but I play Tight End at times, so I had to change and that was the number that I came up with.
 
N2FL:  When and who was your first scholarship offer?
 
B.T.:  My first offer was from Clemson in April.
 
N2FL:  How many scholarship offers do you currently have?
 
B.T.:  I have about 11 offers.
 
N2FL:  Is there a school that hasn't offered you that you would like to see do so?
 
B.T.:  Yes, I would like an offer from Southern Cal and Michigan.
 
N2FL:  What are some of the considerations you have when deciding between schools?
 
B.T.:  I look at it like what it has to offer me and would I enjoy myself there for four years of my life.
 
N2FL:  Who is currently recruiting you the hardest?
 
B.T.:  Clemson and Georgia Tech
 
N2FL:  What position would you prefer to play in college? Who is recruiting you to play where?
 
B.T.:  I'd love to lose a couple of pounds and play D-End, but all of the schools are recruiting me for D-Tackle.
 
N2FL:  Have you thought about who you might want to "officially visit"?
 
B.T.:  I want to take some official visits to Miami, Clemson, and Georgia Tech.
 
N2FL:  What are some of your playing strengths?
 
B.T.:  I'm fast off the ball, explosive and I have a great feel for the game.
 
N2FL:  What are some things you would like to work on between now and college?
 
B.T.:  Getting better hand placement and keeping my feet moving.
 
N2FL:  How do you feel about Redshirting?
 
B.T.:  If it's something I have to do I will do it, but I feel like I am capable of Starting or having heavy playing time now.
 
N2FL:  Do you have a major in mind?
 
B.T.:  Business Management
 
N2FL:  What are your goals for your senior season?
 
B.T.:  Over 100 tackles and All-American honors.
 
N2FL:  Do you have a time frame as to when you would like to commit?
 
B.T.:  Before school starts up.
 
N2FL:  Have you communicated with any prospective recruits about attending the same school?
 
B.T.:  No, but I have been in contact with commits. I've been in contact with Nigel Bradham from Florida State, and A.J. Harmon and DaQuan Bowers from Clemson.