Devan Thompkins is an American college football defensive tackle for the Alabama Crimson Tide. He previously played for the USC Trojans.
Early life Thompkins attended St. Mary's High School in Stockton, California for three years before transferring to Edison High School in Stockton for his senior year.Edison's Devan Thompkins' intangibles has college coaches drooling over his potential He played basketball at St. Mary's and did not play football until his senior year at Edison.Huskies Get in Line, Offer Basketball Player Turned Edge RusherUniversities line up to recruit Stockton high school football player after his 1st game He played defensive end and tight end in high school and had nine tackles and caught three passes for 24 yards. Thompkins committed to the University of Southern California (USC) to play college football.Devan Thompkins commits to USC
College career Thompkins played in three combined games his first two years at USC in 2022 and 2023.Once consumed by hoop dreams, USC’s Devan Thompkins has found his fit at defensive tackle In 2024, he started six of 13 games and recorded 24 tackles and 1.5 sacks.USC’s veteran defensive linemen mentoring their younger peers In 2025, he had 31 tackles and three sacks. After the season, Thompkins entered the transfer portal.USC defensive lineman Devan Thompkins to enter NCAA transfer portal
Personal life Thompkins's uncle is former NFL linebacker, Larry Grant.
References
External links USC Trojans bio Alabama Crimson Tide bio