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Perry Thompson, 5-star Auburn commit, shows off incredible speed on 74-yard TD
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Perry Thompson, a 5-star Auburn commit, showed off his incredible speed on Friday night.
Thompson caught a screen pass and took it 74 yards to the house to put the Foley Lions on top, 14-0.
Here’s a replay:
@fhsperryt1 catches it and he’s Gone! 74 yd TD reception from @NelsonDThompson and @mowen_27 PAT makes it 14-0 @FoleyLionsFB . 7:45 1st Q. @SoBaldwinLawyer @BenThomasPreps @AL7AFootball @calabounty @AuburnTigers pic.twitter.com/nSL1mRssXP
— South Baldwin Sports (@SoBaldwinSports) October 14, 2023
Thompson is rated as the No. 8 WR in the nation and the No. 4 prospect out of Alabama for the 2024 class, per 247Sports Composite rankings.
Thompson is a 6-foot-3, 202 pound receiver who also runs track and plays basketball. He attends Foley High School in Alabama.
Thompson committed to the Tigers back in June after going on an official visit earlier that month. The receiver also received significant interest from Tennessee, Alabama, and Miami, among others. The receiver has since taken another visit to Auburn, solidifying his commitment to the school.
The Foley product is the lone 2024 5-star committed to the Tigers thus far. The star receiver boosted the Tigers all the way to the No. 17 2024 class, per the 247Sports Composite ranking.
Bryce Lazenby covers college football for Saturday Down South. A Nashville native, his previous stops include FanSided, Dimers, and The Leaf-Chronicle.
