Riley Thompson

Riley Thompson is an Australian-born punter for the Penn State Nittany Lions, a team in the NCAA's Big Ten Conference. Thompson stands 73 inches tall and weighs 224 pounds, donning the jersey number 95. He is classified as a junior in terms of eligibility. Originating from Melbourne, Australia, Riley Thompson has made significant contributions to his team's special teams unit. During the 2024 regular season, Thompson showcased his punting prowess with a total of 51 attempts, accumulating 2,183 yards. His longest punt reached an impressive 63 yards, and he maintained an average of 42.804 yards per punt. Demonstrating his skill in precision punting, Thompson successfully placed 17 punts inside the opponent's 20-yard line. His net punting yards totaled 2,045, with an average net of 40.098 yards per punt. Despite not starting any games, Thompson's consistent performance has been a key asset to his team, minimizing return yards to just 78 and allowing only three touchbacks throughout the season. Additionally, he maintained a clean record with no blocked punts. Riley Thompson continues to be an essential component of the Nittany Lions' special teams, contributing to field position strategies and demonstrating his expertise in the punting role.