Syracuse linebacker transfer Stefon Thompson commits to Nebraska

Syracuse linebacker Stefon Thompson has committed to the Nebraska Cornhuskers, he announced via X on Thursday afternoon. Head coach Matt Rhule has been active in the NCAA transfer portal and now lands another solid defensive option for the 2024 season.

“I want to express gratitude to the schools and coaches who contacted me and hosted visits,” Thompson said in a statement. “While I appreciate the interest from everyone, I’ve decided on Nebraska because it aligns perfectly with my academic and athletic goals. It’s the ideal fit for me and I look forward to contributing to Nebraska’s success. Having a coach who understands me and can help unlock my potential makes this choice even more exciting.”

Thompson played in 12 games last year at Syracuse, coming off a season-ending injury during the 2022 season. He recorded 52 tackles, 4.0 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, and a forced fumble. A productive player will be heading to Lincoln, hoping to add what was an already solid unit in Year 1 of Rhule.

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