Robert Thompson is a hard-hitting safety. He is a versatile and smart player who coaches describe as the best pure tackler on the team…In 2005, Thompson played in eight games, posting 36 tackles (23 solo, 13 assists). He recorded a career-high 10 stops with nine solo against Carleton on Nov. 12. He added nine tackles and a forced fumble versus St. Olaf on Oct. 22…Thompson is a criminal justice major. He is the son of Robert Thompson and Helen Franklin.