Fifteen Earn Dean's List Recognition With 3.5 GPA or Better
2011 Freshman Season
Redshirt season.
High School
Thompson, who was hampered by injuries in high school, made the most of his senior season at Warwick High School under head coach Bob Locker. In 2010, the running back tallied 2,135 rushing yards on 6.5 yards-per-carry and notched 26 touchdowns in his final season. He was just the second Lancaster-Lebanon League player to record over 2,000 yards rushing in regular season play and the fifth league player to reach that total all-time. Thompson earned Outstanding Back of the Year honors in Section One, named by league coaches. He was also awarded the Lancaster-Lebanon League Football Player of the Year in 2010.
Personal
Full name is Deron Wesley Thompson. He is the son of Craig and Lynne Thompson. Has a brother, David, and sister, Dana. Father graduated from Penn State in 1982. Mother attended Penn State, graduating in 1985. Brother graduated in 2012. Sister also attends Penn State. Also has two uncles that graduated from Penn State. Father played football for 2 years at Bucknell as a tight end and played semi-pro football. Grandfather, Arthur Thompson Jr., also played semi-pro football. Uncle, Arthur Thompson, played lacrosse at Penn State and graduated in 1981. Aunt Linda Hire played basketball at Kutztown. He enjoys swimming, fishing, ping-pong, and golf. After football, he would like to work in an energy related field. Born on June 25, 1992 in Lancaster, Pa.
