3 breakout candidates for Michigan State football in 2024
By Levi Bright
3. Jalen Thompson, DE
True sophomore Jalen Thompson is another exciting young player.
In 2023 he played in eight games, recording 19 total tackles, two sacks, and a forced fumble. Despite a fairly limited sample size, he flashed plenty of upside. The upside is clearly there. Considering his promising rookie campaign, it's fair to be pretty optimistic about the former four-star recruit's future.
With another year of experience under his belt and a bigger opportunity on the horizon, Thompson seems ready to make a major impact.