Tyler Thompson

Tyler Thompson is a sophomore linebacker for North Carolina (UNC) in the ACC. Born in Cary, North Carolina, he is listed at 6-foot-4 (76 inches), 240 pounds, and wears jersey No. 40. Thompson’s role has centered on defense as a rotational LB in the 2025 regular season, when he appeared in 12 games with no starts. In 2025, Tyler Thompson stats highlight impact plays in the backfield: 24 combined tackles (17 solo, 7 assists), 7.0 sacks for 46 sack yards, and 5.0 tackles for loss for 34 yards. He added 7 quarterback hits and forced 2 fumbles, underscoring his pressure production and disruptive defensive snaps. Thompson recorded no interceptions, passes defended, safeties, or fumble recoveries in the available season log. This Tyler Thompson NCAAF profile reflects a defender whose most notable metrics come as a pass-rushing linebacker, with sacks, QB hits, and forced fumbles standing out as his clearest Player Career Milestones from the provided data.