Safety second
2013 recruit Thompson credits martial arts for his quick development
Updated: July 17, 2012, 9:43 AM ET
By
Brad Bournival | BuckeyeNation
At 6-foot-2 and 183 pounds, it's hard not to notice Jayme Thompson (Toledo, Ohio/Central Catholic) at his safety position.
The idea that the 2013 Ohio State recruit, who is ranked 209th in the ESPN 300, didn't start on his high school team until last season makes it even harder.
New to the game as a freshman, he didn't top the depth chart on the junior varsity squad as a sophomore -- except for special teams -- though he got some varsity time near the end of the season.
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