Tyson Thompson is a 6-foot-3, 235-pound tight end from Palomar College. He was unanimously selected first-team All-Mission Conference. Thompson was a two-year starter and helped Palomar win back-to-back Mission Conference Championships. He finished his sophomore season with 20 receptions for 160 yards and two touchdowns. He received two letters in football along with one of his team's most prestigious recognitions, the Academic Award. He was offered a full scholarship to San Diego State University and is currently enrolled there. Steve White, a coach at Palomar, said “Tyler has a tremendous work ethic. He is an overachiever and one of the finest young men to ever play at Palomar College.”
With a 3.6 grade point average, he plans to major in management. He is an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He lists his hobbies as sports, playing music on the ukulele and church service. He is the son of Eldon and Paulette Thompson of Carlsbad.