Gridiron Core
NFL · 2026
James Thompson Jr.
49ers· #96

JamesThompson Jr.

Defensive Tackle

  • 6'6"
  • 308 lbs
  • Age 24
9
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Int
0
Pass Def
2026 SeasonThrough 4 games

Player Info

Position
Defensive Tackle
Height
6'6"
Weight
308 lbs
Age
24
Born
August 29, 2002 · Cincinnati, OH
College
Illinois
Experience
Rookie

Contract Details

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No active contract on filevia ESPN

Draft Info

2026Entered League
UndraftedDraft
Free AgentSigning
IllinoisCollege—Signed By

Season Stats

2026 Regular Season
9Tackles
5Solo
4Assisted
0.0Sacks
0.0Stuffs
0Forced Fum
0Int
0Pass Def

Career Stats

Full career
SeasonGamesTklSackIntPD
2026490.000
Total490.000

Fantasy Outlook

2026 Projection
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No weekly scoring

Thompson hasn't played since Week 2 against the Dolphins after playing 35 percent of the defensive snaps across the first two weeks of the season. He'll slide back into his depth role along the defensive line behind Osa Odighizuwa and Naquan Jones.

Recent Games

Game log
DateOpponentTklSoloSackIntPD
Oct 25@ ATLL430.000
Oct 19vs WASW110.000
Sep 20vs MIAW210.000

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Injury Status

HealthyNo injury designation