Shippensburg University Athletics

2019 (R-Sophomore): Played in eight games as a running back during his first season at Shippensburg, earning a start in the season opener against Clarion…finished third on the team with 37 rushes and 135 rushing yards…averaged 3.6 yards per carry…caught four passes for 37 yards…registered season highs of 11 carries at East Stroudsburg, 43 rushing yards against Lock Haven, and a season-long rush of 27 yards against Lock Haven…accrued 172 all-purpose yards.
 
2018 (R-Freshman): Appeared in three games as a reserve running back at Towson…registered nine carries for 18 rushing yards…suited up for Shippensburg in the spring season.
 
2017 (Freshman): Redshirt season at Towson.
 
Middletown Area High School: Totaled four varsity letters for the Blue Raiders under head coach Brett Myers…selected to four All-State teams as a senior, including the Pennsylvania Football Writers (PFW) Class 3A squad…broke school career rushing record (3,855 yards) to propel his team to its first PIAA championship game appearance in his senior season…was one of five finalists for Mr. PA Football Award in the small-school category…totaled 1,605 rushing yards and 19 touchdowns as a senior…became first player from his school in 20 years to play in the Big 33 Game…was a two-time All-Conference performer…also played basketball and competed in track & field.
 
About Thompson: Full name is Jaelen Tyrique Thompson…majoring in management.