Southern Illinoise University Athletics
2026 Spring Football Roster
Jersey Number 31
Grant Thompson
- Position:
- Safety
- Class:
- Freshman
- Height:
- 6-0
- Weight:
- 190
- Hometown:
- Atlanta, Ga.
- High School:
- North Atlanta
2025 (SENIOR)
- Played in all 12 games
- Recorded seven tackles, two solo, and two pass breakups
- Had multiple tackles in two games (against Thomas More on Aug. 30 and Indiana State on Oct. 4)
- Tallied a pass breakup on Sept. 13 at UT Martin and on Oct. 4 against Indiana State
- Played a key role on special teams
HIGH SCHOOL
A first-team All-Region defensive back who recorded 75 tackles, three interceptions and three forced fumbles his senior year in 2024 … Also a talented receiver with 700 receiving yards … Helped lead his team to a 9-1 record his senior year … Son of Brian and Gina Thompson … Born Jan. 10, 2007 in Atlanta.
Saluki Radio Baseball Broadcast - MVC Tournament Championship vs #1 UIC (Audio Only)
Monday, May 25
Saluki Baseball Radio Broadcast - MVC Tournament vs #2 Indiana State Elimination Game (Audio Only)
Sunday, May 24
Saluki Radio Baseball Broadcast - MVC Tournament vs #3 Murray State Elimination Game (Auido Only)
Sunday, May 24
Saluki Radio Baseball Broadcast - MVC Tournament vs #5 UE Elimination Game (Audio Only)
Friday, May 22