Moved to outside linebacker during spring drills after spending the previous two seasons at safety . . . Will continue to contribute on special teams . . . Possesses very good football knowledge . . . Has worked hard on improving his strength . . . Moved from the secondary to linebacker . . . Will compete for playing time while contributing on special teams . . .
2005: Made six tackles in a reserve role . . . Was one of Wofford’s most active special teams players, logging time on the kickoff, kickoff return and punt teams . . . Had two tackles against Georgia Southern (Sept. 17) . . .
2004: Totaled four tackles . . . Had two stops in back-to-back home wins over The Citadel (Oct. 30) and Gardner-Webb (Nov. 6) . . .
2003: Did not see game action . . .
High School: A 2003 graduate of West Orange High . . . First-team All-Orange County and second-team All-Central Florida . . . An honorable mention 6-A all-state selection . . . Had 105 tackles, an interception, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries . . . Received Hit of the Week honors from WESH-TV . . . Was also a three-year letterman in wrestling . . .
Personal: Finance major . . . Born Nov. 10, 1984 in Orlando, FL . . . Son of Gene and Diane Thompson.
Geno Thompson’s Career Statistics
Year Solo Asst Total TFL-Yds Sacks-Yds Int-Yds
2004 1 3 4 0-0 0-0 0-0
2005 5 1 6 0-0 0-0 0-0
Career 6 4 10 0-0 0-0 0-0