Chris Thompson (May 16, 2008), currently ranked #147

 
N2FL:  At what age did you start playing football?
 
C.T.:  I started playing sandlot football at about the age of 7 or 8 and I started organized football at about 10-years-old.
 
N2FL:  When and who was your first scholarship offer?
 
C.T.:  My first offer came on October 26, 2007 by Florida State.
 
N2FL:  How many scholarship offers do you currently have?
 
C.T.:  About ten true scholarship offers.
 
N2FL:  What was your favorite college team growing up?
 
C.T.:  Growing up, my favorite college team was the Miami Hurricanes.
 
N2FL:  Have a favorite NFL Team?
 
C.T.:  My favorite NFL team is the New England Patriots.
 
N2FL:  Do you try and emulate any specific player?
 
C.T.:  Well I would say two specific players; I try to be a mix between Devin Hester and Reggie Bush. I just like watching those two players and wish I could be more like them.
 
N2FL:  Any particular reason for the jersey number?
 
C.T.:  I like changing numbers every year. My sophomore year I wanted to wear #23 because of Devin Hester. My junior year I got #21 because of LaDainian Tomlinson.
 
N2FL:  You committed to Florida State in late February, why did you decide to end the process so early?
 
C.T.:  I just felt like that could be the place for me.
 
N2FL:  What were some of the considerations when choosing your school?
 
C.T.:  The location, playing time ,the type of offense they run and how I was going to be used.
 
N2FL:  Are there any schools who continue to recruit you despite your commitment? Who?
 
C.T.:  Not too many schools have been recruiting me lately. I've spoken with some coaches but no really deep conversations: Stanford, Maryland, South Florida.
 
N2FL:  Who was your lead recruiter at Florida State?
 
C.T.:  Coach Jody Allen
 
N2FL:  Despite your pledge to the Seminoles, will you take any "official visits" anywhere else?
 
C.T.:  Yes, I will take my official visits.
 
N2FL:  Was there another school(s) in consideration before you pulled the trigger on the Noles, and what was it about Florida State that ultimately sold you on them?
 
C.T.:  One school that was really at the top of my list was Clemson, but what sold me on (Florida State) was my relationship with the coaches.
 
N2FL:  What do you see as some of your playing strengths?
 
C.T.:  Some of my strengths would be my speed and elusiveness.
 
N2FL:  What are some things you would like to work on between now and college?
 
C.T.:  I would like to work on being a better leader and get bigger, faster and stronger.
 
N2FL:  What positions are you being recruited to play?
 
C.T.:  I am being recruited to play running back, slot receiver, and do kick return and punt returns.
 
N2FL:  Where does Florida State plan to play you?
 
C.T.:  They plan to play me all over the field offensively and also play special teams
 
N2FL:  How do you feel about Redshirting?
 
C.T.:  I wouldn't want to get redshirted unless it's the best thing for me to do.
 
N2FL:  Do you have a major in mind?
 
C.T.:  I have been thinking about doing criminology as a major.
 
N2FL:  What are your goals for your senior season?
 
C.T.:  My goals for my senior season are to win the state championship and have 3000 total yards. I "Dream Big".
 
N2FL:  What is the craziest recruiting "pitch" you have heard so far?
 
C.T.:  I haven't heard any crazy recruiting pitches yet.
 
N2FL:  Have you communicated with any prospective recruits about attending Florida State with you?
 
C.T.:  I have talked to my friends at school about it, but I won't change their minds about it.
 
N2FL:  Who has been the biggest influence in your life?
 
C.T.:  The biggest influences in my life have been my mom and stepfather. He treats me like I'm his own and tells me the right choices to always make.