University of Pittsburgh Athletics
2026 Football Roster
Kanye Thompson
- Position:
- DB
- Class:
- Redshirt Senior
- Height:
- 6-0
- Weight:
- 160
- Hometown:
- McKeesport, PA
- High School:
- McKeesport
Enrolled at the University of Pittsburgh in January 2026 following his transfer from Slippery Rock.
SLIPPERY ROCK (2022-25): Appeared in 24 games, making 17 starts…logged 85 tackles, 13 pass breakups, 6.5 tackles for loss, four sacks and a blocked kick throughout his career…his four forced fumbles in 2025 were the second-most among all players in Division-II…earned Don Hansen Football All-America, First Team All-Region and All-PSAC West honors in 2025…a two-sport All-Region honoree…achieved All-America status in track in the 100-meter dash.
HIGH SCHOOL: A four-year letter winner in three sports at McKeesport…earned first team all-conference honors at running back and defensive back…was selected to play in the East-West All-Star Game…named as an all-state track athlete and first team all-conference basketball standout.
