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BREAKING: Texas transfer DB Jerrin Thompson commits to Auburn

Jeffrey Leeby:Jeffrey Lee•01/15/24•

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Jerrin Thompson (Will Gallagher/Inside Texas)

Texas transfer defensive back Jerrin Thompson has committed to Auburn.

Thompson, who has one year of eligibility, announced his decision Monday on social media. He chose Auburn over Texas.

His decision comes just one day after leaving an official visit to Auburn.

Thompson had 38 tackles, three interceptions and seven pass breakups this past season at Texas. He was named honorable mention All-Big 12 in 2022 after posting career-highs with 83 tackles, one interception and seven pass breakups.

As a sophomore, he played in all 12 games, tallying 41 tackles, three tackles for loss, one forced fumble, one quarterback hurry and three pass breakups.

Thompson, who attended Lufkin (Texas High School, was rated a four-star recruit in the 2020 class, according to the On3 Industry Rankings. As a senior, he totaled 59 tackles, three tackles for loss, two interceptions, two pass breakups, one forced fumble and one defensive touchdown.

As a junior, he totaled 90 tackles, four tackles for loss, 15 pass breakups, a forced fumble and an interception.

Thompson is the seventh transfer addition for Auburn this cycle. The Tigers currently have the No. 32 transfer class, according to On3’s Transfer Portal Team Rankings.

To keep up with the latest players on the move, check out On3’s Transfer Portal wire. 

Track transfer portal activity

As of January 14th, 2,291 FBS players have entered the Transfer Portal.

While the NCAA Transfer Portal database is private, the On3 Network has streamlined the reporting process tracking player movement. If you find yourself asking, ‘How can I track transfer portal activity?’ our well-established network of reporters and contacts across college athletics keeps you up to speed in several ways, from articles written about players as they enter and exit the transfer portal or find their new destination, to our social media channels, to the On3 Transfer Portal.

The transfer portal wire provides a real-time feed of player activity, including basic player profile information, transfer portal ranking and original On3 Industry recruiting ranking, as well as NIL valuation (name, image and likeness).

The On3 Portal Rankings allow for you to filter the On3 Industry Rankings to find the best of the best in the portal, starting with Overall Top Players. 

You can dive deeper into the rankings and filter by position whether it is Quarterback, Running Back, Wide Receiver, Tight End, Offensive Tackle, Interior Offensive Line, Edge, Defensive Line, Linebacker, Cornerback, Safety, Athlete, Kicker, Punter, or Long Snapper you’re looking for. 

The On3 Transfer Portal Instagram account and Twitter account are excellent resources to stay up to date with the latest moves.

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