Riley Thompson
Riley Thompson
Handles the punting job without giving the return man a lane. Two head coaches in three seasons, at two different programs.
Low coverage — composed from the verified record.
- positional archetype classification
- head-coach lineage
Career Arc
Coaching Lineage · 2022–2024
1 coachPlayed his entire career under James Franklin.
2025 snapshot
Season context · Team result + system
Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Matt Campbell
How he plays
Play style
Handles the punting job without giving the return man a lane.
CFB Index positional classification
2026 Outlook
Penn State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Punter · Penn State
Returning around him
- 8 Penn State players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -10 net (38 in / 48 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Penn State · Last season: 7-6 (AP #7) · Talent rank #10 · 2026 recruiting class #65
DNA match
Player DNA
Steady
Handles the punting job without giving the return man a lane.
His 2024 production profile sits closest to Max Morgan’s 2024 season.
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As a junior, his production profile tracks closest to Max Morgan's junior season at Liberty (2024).
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