2011 — Appeared in ten games and totaled five tackles … Recorded two tackles in win vs. Oregon State … First career pass breakup and one tackle in victory at Colorado … Had two tackles in win vs. Nevada … Tied for the top squat (475 pounds) among linebackers during winter conditioning … racked up eight tackles in the spring game for the White Team.

2010 — Scout team player of the year on defense for the second time in his career … Appeared in three games … Made a solo tackle in win vs. Portland State … Recorded first career tackle in win over New Mexico … Had the fourth-best mark at his position with a 445-lb. squat during winter testing.

2009 —   Made his biggest contributions providing Oregon’s offense solid looks of each week’s opponents … Selected scout team special teams player of the week following win over Washington State, and defensive practice squad kudos in aiding preparations against USC … Took part in two snaps in consecutive weeks vs. California and Washington State.

2008 — Saw first collegiate action, making appearances vs. Washington and Utah State … Earned team’s annual defensive scout team award … Picked up weekly scout team honors on special teams leading up to games vs. Boise State, at Washington State and at USC … Also earned recognition as the scout team player of the week on defense prior to games at Cal and vs. Arizona.

2007 —   Redshirt season … Was recognized as a scout team player of the week on special teams prior to the Arizona State game.

BEFORE OREGON — Named honorable mention all-state and first-team all-Sky-Em League at linebacker … All told, won nine varsity letters including four in wrestling and two in track … Finished fifth at the state wrestling championship at 189 pounds.

PERSONAL — Born Blake Houston Thompson in Eugene, Ore. Parents: Bill and Sheryl Thompson. Family: Two brothers. High School (Coach): Cottage Grove (Randy Fischer) 2007. Major: Undeclared. Redshirt: 2007.