Grambling State University Athletics

2009: Had another highly productive season playing in 11 games leading the team in receiving with 28 receptions for 387 yards and a score… was named first team All-SWAC at return specialist…received College Sporting News 2009 Fabulous Fifty All-American honorable mentions after leading the SWAC with 21 punt returns for 407 yards…also had nine carries for 12 yards.

 2008: Had a stellar year as he proved himself a dual threat at both receiver and on special teams…offensively he finished as the teams second ranked receiver compiling 310 yards on 25 receptions…led the team in scoring touchdowns with seven…led the team as a return specialist returning 31 punts for 463 yards en route to second team All-SWAC honors.

2007:  Didn’t catch a pass at wideout but made an impact on special teams…averaged 17.8 yards on four punt returns…returned 10 kicks for 176 yards…returned three kicks for 70 yards, including a long of 34 yards against Pittsburgh on Sept. 9…had two kick returns for 48 yards with a return of 32 yards in State Fair Classic versus Prairie View A&M on Sept. 29…recorded a 28-yard punt return at home versus Mississippi Valley State on Oct. 6…logged a 22-yard kick return against Arkansas-Pine Bluff and three punt returns for 43 yards…returned three kicks for 41 yards at Jackson State on Oct. 20.

High School: Two-way player who recorded 18 receptions for 169 yards and one touchdown…recorded a long reception of 85 yards and averaged 21.1 yards per catch…logged 19 tackles while playing defensive back…ranked as the 64^th best prospect in California by Phil’s Spartan Athletics Message Board…played a role in leading the team to the Division II semifinals.

Personal: Name: Kiare DeForrest Thompson…Born: Apr. 15, 1989…Birthplace: Sacramento, Ca…Parents: Roderick and Dasaree Thompson…Major: Mass Communications.