2024 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Josh Thompson, WR, Stephen F. Austin

• Name: Josh Thompson
• Position: Wide Receiver
• College: Stephen F. Austin State University
• Height: 5’10
• Weight: 187 
• Twitter: thompson2418
• Instagram: Josh_thompson24

What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2024 NFL Draft? 

What makes me a top prospect at the receiver is that I have great hands, great contested catch ability, quick twitch speed, and I play bigger than my size.

At what age were you first interested in the sport of football?

I was interested in football around the age of 9. I never played flag, I went straight into tackle football in fifth grade.

What is one thing that NFL teams should know about you?

The one thing I’d want NFL teams to know about me is that I have faith in God, and will never give up on anything I believe in. I believe that I will play in the NFL.

If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be? 

I would donate to homeless foundations if I had the opportunity to donate. I have always wanted to get to a position where I can help homeless families in need.

What is the best advice you have ever received? 

That there is always someone who has it worse than you, so let hard times motivate you.

Who was your childhood hero? 

My childhood hero was my mom! She was always the person I could run to knowing she would drop what she was doing to help

Who is the most underrated teammate in your locker room at your school? 

The most underrated teammate in our Locker room would have to be Dalton M. He is a 3rd string QB for our team, but I feel like he is just as talented as our starters.

What is your biggest pet peeve? 

 My biggest pet peeve is when someone lies to me about something very small.

Overcoming adversity is what defines character, what was the hardest moment in your life to overcome? 

The hardest moment for me to overcome was when my mom was in the hospital for weeks due to respiratory failure. I had to learn to grow up really fast because I had a sister I needed to take care of.

Tell me something about your school and why it is so special to you?

This school is very rich in tradition, especially being in the oldest town in Texas. It is special to me because I have received nothing but love and blessings being a part of this community.

What is your favorite snack food? 

My favorite snack food is fruit! Primarily watermelon and blueberries.

What is the best part of football? 

The best part of football is the rush of emotions you get when you step on the field or make a play. Also, the effect it has on others when you make plays.

If you could sell yourself in one sentence what would you say? 

Just one opportunity is all I need.

If you could compare your play to one player in the NFL who would it be? 

I would compare myself to Jamar Chase!

If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would it be and why? 

Margot Robbie because she is gorgeous, Kevin Hart because he is absolutely hilarious, and Mark Cuban to learn more about business.