Recruiting Spotlight: Brandyn Thompson, Rayville High School, Rayville, Louisiana

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Versatile lineman Brandyn Thompson of Rayville High School is a big and imposing prospect in Louisiana’s Class of 2027. Standing at 6’4’’ and weighing 250 pounds, Thompson’s physical traits are what coaches look for at the next level.

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Thompson put together an impressive junior season, recording a total of 31 pancake blocks at left tackle, and he also received first-team all-district honors. Thompson had also been starting on varsity since his freshman year.

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According to Lee Brecheen, Thompson’s body is still growing, and he will grow into his frame comfortably once he gets to college.

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“His coach is high on him, having great feet and a frame once he fills out to be 6’4’’ and 285 pounds. He can run a forty in 4.76 which is one of the best times for a lineman in Louisiana, and he can deadlift 365 pounds,” said Brecheen.

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Thompson spoke on the ideas that he keeps with him every day to keep going and to keep pushing for greatness.

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“If you are feeling disheartened, that somehow you are not enough, set your heart ablaze… Become the person that everyone wants to be and look up to. I want to be the perfect leader for my team heading into my senior year,” said Thompson.

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Thompson currently has one division III offer from Schreiner University. He also has interest from ULL, SFA, Southern Mississippi, McNeese, and Grambling State University.

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