Jones: Micah Thompson commits to North Texas...

By Robert Przybylo
BPrzybylo@opubco.com

Jones defensive tackle Micah Thompson stands out pretty much wherever he goes. But at a Class 2A school, it’s hard to ignore somebody that is 6-foot-5 and 290 pounds.

It was hard for colleges to ignore that, too. Thompson recently committed to North Texas, said Jones head coach Dave Martin.

The defensive tackle was the heart of the defensive line for the Longhorns, registering 78 tackles, three sacks and an interception.

“He’s obviously really excited as are we about the situation,” Martin said. “We feel it’s going to be a great fit for him.”

Interest in Thompson picked up over the summer as Tulsa, among others, started to give the Longhorns lineman some attention. Jones reached the second round of the playoffs, losing in an overtime thriller at Davis.