17  Cedric Thompson Class: RS Sophomore Hometown: Miramar, Fla. High School: Everglades Height / Weight: 6-0 / 227 Position: Running Back

REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2012):
-Saw game action in 12 contests, rushing for 62 yards and one touchdown on 13 carries, and adding two special teams tackles
-At Akron 8/30: In his first collegiate game, rushed for 44 yards on 11 carries with a touchdown
-ECU 10/4: Carried the ball twice for 18 yards while making two special team tackles (one solo)
-Was the Offensive Scout Team Player of the Week for the SMU game

TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2011):
-Worked with the scout team

HIGH SCHOOL:
-Coached by Josh Shapiro at Everglades
-Everglades advanced to the 2010 Class 6A state playoffs during his senior year after qualifying through Region 3 District 11
-Team was 2009 district champions
-Team captain as a junior and a senior
-Rushed for 800 yards on 155 carries for 16 touchdowns as a senior
-Had 485 yards on 100 carries and seven touchdowns as a junior
-During his sophomore season, rushed for 385 yards on 55 carries and three touchdowns
-Rated with two stars from ESPN and Scout
-ESPN listed him at No. 156 nationally at his position, while Scout had him at No. 168
-Received All-Broward County recognition by the South Florida Sun-Sentinel
-Miami Herald had him at No. 20 in Broward County prior to his senior year
-Earned four varsity letters in football
-Also lettered three years in track, focusing on the 110 and 300-meter hurdles
-Posted personal-best times of 14.94 seconds in the 110-meter hurdles and 39.36 seconds in the 300-meter hurdles
-Chose UCF over offers from Kansas State, FAU, Illinois, Western Illinois and Southern Illinois

PERSONAL:
-Parents are Will and Lavora Thompson
-Brother, Courtney, is a defensive back at Kansas State
-Majoring in interpersonal/organizational communication