Imari Thompson

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Class: Senior Hometown: DeSoto, TX High School: Cedar Hill HS

Height / Weight: 5-9 / 215 Position: RB Experience: 2L

UNLV: An experienced running back from Texas who will look to turn in a healthy season and battle for time in the crowded Rebel backfield this fall ... First name is pronounced "ah-MAR-ee."

2010: Missed a second season with an injury after going down during preseason camp.

2009: Earned his first letter as a Rebel by playing in 11 of 12 games ... Ran the ball five times for 24 net yards and a long of seven.

2008: Played in two games as a true freshman, mostly on special teams ... Applied for a medical redshirt after suffering a sprained ankle.

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2008 graduate of Cedar Hill HS ... Lettered two seasons under coach Joey McGuire ... A PrepStar Southwest All-Region selection ... Named second team all-district as a senior after rushing for 699 yards on 137 carries, including three for TDs ... Ran 15 times for 120 yards in a victory over Duncanville ... Team captain helped Longhorns to second round of state playoffs as a senior following a junior year in which he helped them to an undefeated Texas State Championship season when he ran for 600 yards and four scores in limited action ... Also lettered in baseball as an OF and in powerlifting.

PERSONAL: Imari DeVonne Thompson was born on Oct. 6, 1989, in Dallas, TX ... The son of Ericka and Eddie Thompson ... Has a sister, Kourtnei ... Majoring in criminal justice.

THOMPSON'S RUSHING STATS 
YEAR	GP-GS	ATT	YDS	AVG	TD	LG
2010*	INJURED - DID NOT PLAY		
2009	11-0	5	24	4.8	0	7
2008*	2-0	0	0	0	0	0	
TOTAL	13-0	5	24	4.8	0	7
*Granted medical hardship waiver