4-Star DB Prospect Chris Thompson Jr. Commits to Auburn over Texas

Chris Thompson Jr. announced Sunday his decision to commit to Auburn with a short video on Twitter.

"If you never leave, you never learn...," Thompson wrote to accompany the video, crediting LeBron James with the quote. "Be comfortable with being uncomfortable."

The defensive back is a native of Duncanville, Texas, but chose Auburn over the Texas Longhorns. Thompson's decision comes as a surprise, as 247Sports' Crystal Ball Predictions gave Texas a 100 percent chance of landing him.

Thompson is a 4-star prospect and member of the class of 2020.

According to 247Sports, Thompson ranks 210th of all recruits nationally and 18th at the safety position. Along with Texas, Thompson selected Auburn over offers from Ohio State, Alabama, USC, Clemson. He received 36 offers.

At Duncanville High School, Thompson has played at free safety and strong safety.

247Sports' Gabe Brooks wrote a scouting report on Thompson after evaluating him on Nov. 23, 2018, saying he was a "physical defender with elite frame potential" who delivered "highlight-reel pops in the open field." Brooks noted he could play multiple positions in college but "must improve lateral fluidity and man coverage ability to stay at safety."

Brooks projected Thompson to develop into a Power Five starter for the Tigers and made his NFL comparison to T.J. McDonald of the Miami Dolphins.