FIU Athletics

2024: Appeared in 3 games, primarily on special teams… Recorded 2 total tackles (1 solo), including a solo stop against New Mexico State (Oct. 29).

2023: Redshirt season…saw action in two games…registered one tackle.

Prep: Graduated from Moore Haven Junior-Senior High School (FL) in 2023... quick defensive back who is a product of Moore Haven High School where he played under head coach Jackie Garrett…he helped guide the Terriers to an 8-4 record in 2022…defensively he posted a total of 57 tackles and snagged a pair of interceptions during his senior campaign…on the offensive side he hauled in a total of 32 receptions for 964 yards and eight touchdowns…averaged 30.1 yards per catch…was honored as the Big Lake Athlete of the Week on Nov. 2…during junior season he logged 36 tackles, including a sack and a pair of interceptions and three fumble recoveries – one of which he ran back for a touchdown… rated as a three-star prospect by 247sports.

Personal: Born July 5, 2005, in Clewiston, Fla.… son of Paris Golden and Preston Thompson… has seven siblings, DJ, Tyana, Tamarian, Camara, Presha, Derricka, and Sharnice… Majoring in Sports and Recreation Management.