Louisville Cardinals#3 · DL Tyler Thompson
84 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-5
- Weight
- 245 lb
- Class
- Junior
- Hometown
- Cary, NC
Tyler Thompson is a DL (#3) for Louisville, from Cary, NC. In the 2026 season he has 10 tackles and 1.5 sacks over 5 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 15
Sacks 17
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 7
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 16
Efficiency
Tackles per game 11
Sack rate 16
Coverage 7
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 15
Havoc rate 14
Measurables
Height 19
Weight 15
Frame 17
Experience 13
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2026 season
10
Tackles
1.5
Sacks
0
Interceptions
1.5
Tackles for loss
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Tyler Thompson career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | LOU | 5 | 10 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | UNC | 10 | 26 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | UNC | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | UNC | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 21 | 44 | 8.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Season totals, 2023 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
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13
No games match these filters.
Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | at NC State | L 28-31 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep 26 | vs Wake Forest | L 27-30 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | vs SMU | W 41-31 | 2 | 0.5 |
| Sep 11 | vs Villanova | W 59-13 | 1 | 1 |
| Sep 6 | vs Ole Miss | L 38-41 | 3 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowLouisville DL: #3
- ClassJunior
- HometownCary, NC
Tyler Thompson: Louisville DL profile and stats
Tyler Thompson is a DL (#3) for Louisville, from Cary, NC. This profile tracks Tyler Thompson's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Louisville roster, the ACC players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Louisville sits in the race, check the live ACC standings.
Tyler Thompson in the news
All newsPreviewFlorida State at Louisville: how to watch, Week 6 2026Week 6: Florida State visits Louisville at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium. Kickoff is 7:00 PM ET, on ESPN.2026-10-06RecapLouisville beat SMU 41-31 (Week 3, 2026)Louisville beat SMU 41-31 at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium. Now Louisville is 2-1, 1-0 in ACC play, and SMU is 2-1, 1-1 in ACC play.2026-09-19RecapLouisville beat Villanova 59-13 (Week 2, 2026)Louisville beat Villanova 59-13 at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium. Now Louisville is 1-1, and Villanova is 1-2.2026-09-11
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Tyler Thompson play for?
Tyler Thompson plays for Louisville, wearing #3 at DL.
What position does Tyler Thompson play?
Tyler Thompson is a DL for Louisville.
How tall is Tyler Thompson?
Tyler Thompson is 6-5 and weighs 245 lb.
What year is Tyler Thompson in?
Tyler Thompson is listed as a junior on the Louisville roster.
Where is Tyler Thompson from?
Tyler Thompson is from Cary, NC.
How many tackles does Tyler Thompson have?
Tyler Thompson has 10 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.