Devan Thompkins
| No. 1 – Alabama Crimson Tide | |
|---|---|
| Position | Defensive tackle |
| Class | Junior |
| Personal information | |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 265 lb (120 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Edison (Stockton, California) |
| College | |
| Stats at ESPN | |
Devan Thompkins is an American college football defensive tackle for the Alabama Crimson Tide. He previously played for the USC Trojans.
Early life
Thompkins attended St. Mary's High School in Stockton, California for three years before transferring to Edison High School in Stockton for his senior year.[1] He played basketball at St. Mary's and did not play football until his senior year at Edison.[2][3] He played defensive end and tight end in high school and had nine tackles and caught three passes for 24 yards. Thompkins committed to the University of Southern California (USC) to play college football.[4]
College career
Thompkins played in three combined games his first two years at USC in 2022 and 2023.[5] In 2024, he started six of 13 games and recorded 24 tackles and 1.5 sacks.[6] In 2025, he had 31 tackles and three sacks. After the season, Thompkins entered the transfer portal.[7]
Personal life
Thompkins's uncle is former NFL linebacker, Larry Grant.[5]
References
- ^ Edison's Devan Thompkins' intangibles has college coaches drooling over his potential
- ^ Huskies Get in Line, Offer Basketball Player Turned Edge Rusher
- ^ Universities line up to recruit Stockton high school football player after his 1st game
- ^ Devan Thompkins commits to USC
- ^ a b Once consumed by hoop dreams, USC’s Devan Thompkins has found his fit at defensive tackle
- ^ USC’s veteran defensive linemen mentoring their younger peers
- ^ USC defensive lineman Devan Thompkins to enter NCAA transfer portal