JalonThompson

CBCB#4UNC Tar Heels
5'11" • 195lbs • Jr.
Draft Eligibility:2029
Overall Grade '26
75.1
Not Enough Snaps
Snap Count '26
119
1151st/2304 - CBs
Interceptions '26
0
Not Enough Snaps
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Jalon
Thompson
CB
#4
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UNC Tar Heels

Summary Bio

Last updated: 11/1/2026
Jalon Thompson is a cornerback for the North Carolina Tar Heels who earned a 75.1 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 0th among 1004 qualified cornerbacks. His PFF coverage grade of 78.8 ranked 0th among 1004 qualified cornerbacks. His run-defense grade of 56.0 ranked 0th at the position.
He recorded 0 interceptions on the season. Thompson broke up 2 passes in coverage. He allowed a 39.6 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 2 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 4 solo tackles in run support and open-field situations.

Career

Teams
Year
North Carolina Tar Heels
2024 - Present

PFF Grades

2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
OVERALL GRADE
75.1
AVG
0th/1004 CBs
COVERAGE GRADE
78.8
AVG
0th/1004 CBs
PASS RUSH GRADE
-
AVG
0th/1004 CBs
RUN DEFENSE GRADE
56.0
AVG
0th/1004 CBs

Highest Graded Games

vs TNEA
81.7
Week 2, 2026
vs SCCL
80.1
Week 6, 2025
@ FLCE
71.2
Week 4, 2025

Lowest Graded Games

@ NCWF
48.9
Week 12, 2025
@ VAUN
50.2
Week 9, 2024
@ NCCR
52.4
Week 2, 2025

Season Stats

2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
SOLO TACKLES
4
No Data - Not Ranked
INTERCEPTIONS
0
No Data - Not Ranked
TOTAL PRESSURES
0
No Data - Not Ranked
RECEPTIONS ALLOWED
2
No Data - Not Ranked
Rank
-
Solo Tackles
4
-
Assists
2
-
Forced Fumbles
0
-
Stops
2
-
Sacks
0
-
Missed Tackles
1
-
Interceptions
0
-
Passer Rating Allowed
39.6
-
Yards per Reception Allowed
7
-
Total Pressures
0
-
PBUs
2
-
Receptions Allowed
2
Rank
1151
st
Total Snaps
119
1108
th
Run Defense Snaps
57
1105
th
Pass Rush Snaps
0
1166
th
Coverage Snaps
62