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Summary

Josh Thompson is a seasoned, tough-nosed right guard who established an incredible streak of pass-blocking reliability at Northwestern before transferring to LSU. A former four-star recruit, he combines heavy hands with a solid base to control the point of attack in both gap and zone run schemes. While he occasionally struggles with balance against elite power rushers, his veteran experience and technical consistency make him a dependable interior presence.

About

Career: 43 games played, 33 starts (22 at RG, 11 at RT)
2025: Started all 12 games at right guard, 0 sacks allowed on 483 pass-blocking snaps per PFF

Strengths

Remarkable pass-protection consistency with no sacks allowed over multiple seasons.
Heavy hands and strong grip to control and wash out defenders.
Versatile lateral movement capable of executing both zone and gap blocks

Weaknesses

Susceptible to being knocked off-balance when playing with high pad level.
Can struggle to anchor against high-end, explosive speed-to-power interior rushers.
Tendency to get overextended and off-balance during impatient pass sets.