Post-OSU Update: Jayme Thompson transferred to Iowa Western Community College in 2014. He finished third on the team in tackles that year (81), while making three TFLs, two interceptions, and four PBUs. He transferred to Indiana and played modest minutes in 2016 and 2017. He graduated with a degree in business in 2017. (updated: Aug. 2025)

Pronunciation: JAY-me

Weight: 185 (2013)

High School: Jayme Thompson was a consensus four-star prospect (ESPN, Rivals, Scout, 247Sports) and among the top 250 prospects in the nation (No. 204 on the Rivals 250 and No. 218 on the ESPN 300) as a senior … considered the top safety in Ohio (ESPN) and the No. 12 prospect in the state … played in the All-American bowl Dec. 27 in Houston … helped lead his Central Catholic Fighting Irish, coached by Greg Dempsey, to the 2012 Division II state title and a 14-1 record … Central, also the high school of former Buckeye Dane Sanzenbacher, defeated defending state champion Trotwood-Madison, 16-14, in the title game for the second state title in school history (2005) … Thompson was an Associated Press all state pick as a senior when he had 48 tackles, an interception and two fumble recoveries … he also helped Central to the state playoffs in 2011 and was a second-team AP all-Ohio pick … played at St. Francis DeSales in Toledo prior to attending Central Catholic as a junior and senior.

Personal: Moved to Toledo from Washington, D.C. … is the son of Deon Thompson … practices Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.