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University of Minnesota Athletics
2026 Football Roster
Jersey Number 3
Perry Thompson
- Position:
- WR
- Ht./Wt.:
- 6-3 / 210
- Hometown:
- Foley, Alabama
- High School:
- Foley
- Prev School:
- Auburn
- Years in College / At Minnesota:
- 3 / 1
- Class:
- Junior
OVERVIEW: Enrolled at Minnesota in January 2026 • spent the 2024-25 seasons at Auburn.
PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Spent two seasons (2024-25) at Auburn • played in 22 games (started five) and made 22 catches for 280 yards and one touchdown • in 2025, played in all 12 games and had 17 catches for 154 yards • in 2024, played in 10 games and made five catches for 126 yards and one touchdown.
HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Foley High School in Foley, Alabama • wore No. 1 for the Lions and was coached by Deric Scott • played offense, defense and special teams • as a senior, caught 53 passes for 718 yards and seven touchdowns • completed 5-of-6 passes for 93 yards and two touchdowns and rushed for 102 yards and a touchdown • played in the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game • as a junior, hauled in 87 catches for 1,059 yards and nine touchdowns en route to being named First Team All-State honors • ranked as a five-star prospect by 247Sports and was a top-five overall recruit in Alabama • state sprint qualifier in track.
PERSONAL: Son on Tennile Wilson • has five brothers and three sisters.
PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Spent two seasons (2024-25) at Auburn • played in 22 games (started five) and made 22 catches for 280 yards and one touchdown • in 2025, played in all 12 games and had 17 catches for 154 yards • in 2024, played in 10 games and made five catches for 126 yards and one touchdown.
HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Foley High School in Foley, Alabama • wore No. 1 for the Lions and was coached by Deric Scott • played offense, defense and special teams • as a senior, caught 53 passes for 718 yards and seven touchdowns • completed 5-of-6 passes for 93 yards and two touchdowns and rushed for 102 yards and a touchdown • played in the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game • as a junior, hauled in 87 catches for 1,059 yards and nine touchdowns en route to being named First Team All-State honors • ranked as a five-star prospect by 247Sports and was a top-five overall recruit in Alabama • state sprint qualifier in track.
PERSONAL: Son on Tennile Wilson • has five brothers and three sisters.
Barber & Maroney III Highlights
Thursday, January 29
Coach Fleck Postgame at Rate Bowl
Tuesday, January 06
Cinematic Recap: Gophers Win Ninth Straight Bowl
Friday, January 02
Anthony Smith - Rate Bowl
Monday, December 29
