Four-star TE narrowing list
One of the best tight end prospects in the nation Dale Thompson (6-4, 240, 4.6) from Corona (Calif.) Santiago has pretty much narrowed his college choice to the five schools that he wants to visit.
Thompson was selected all-league as junior even though he played with an injury that didn’t allow him to catch many passes. As a sophomore Thompson was selected all-county and all-league.
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As a junior, Thompson caught six passes for 125 yards and out of his six receptions, he scored three touchdowns. As a sophomore, Thompson caught 16 receptions for 350 yards and five touchdowns.
Thompson is the complete tight end prospect. He’s a great blocker with soft hands and runs disciplined and precise routes.
The five lucky schools that have gone to the head of the class are your UCLA Bruins, cross town rival USC, Colorado, Arizona State and Oregon.
What are the reasons that Thompson has chose these five fine schools?
“I think UCLA is a great school, both academically and athletically,” Thompson said. “I am really impressed with Coach (Karl) Dorrell and I think he’s going to change things around and make things happen for UCLA.”
“USC is up and coming,” Thompson said. “Great players want to go there and Pete Carroll is obviously a great coach.”
“My good friend Bernard Jackson is headed to Colorado,” said Thompson. “Bernard really put them on the map for me.”
“Basically ASU and CU were the first two schools to really recruit me,” Thompson said. “So out of loyalty I want to trip them and give them a chance.”
“Oregon has a recent tradition of winning,” Thompson said. “I also like the fact that the Ducks have a great track record sending tight end to the league.”
“I want to take trips to all five schools before making a decision,” Thompson said. “I am hoping to set dates soon.”
What is Thompson looking for in school?
“I want to attend a school with superior academics,” Thompson said. “I also want to attend a school with a winning tradition and a place where I can compete for early playing time.”