The announcement comes during the same week Penn State is rumored to switch to Adidas.
The move comes after many students voiced concerns about Gate A's long wait time and safety issues following Penn State's opener against Nevada.
Thompson has started the last two years for the Nittany Lions after joining from FAU.
When you send as many guys to the league as Penn State does, you're bound to see a few of them earn some big-time contracts.
The redshirt freshman defensive back registered two tackles against Nevada and is looking forward to becoming more skilled under Jim Knowles.
The feature-length documentary will release on Thursday, October 9.