Quick Facts
Biography
Jeremy Thompson (born February 1, 1987) is an American professional lacrosse player for the Saskatchewan Rush of the National Lacrosse League, and the Chesapeake Bayhawks of Major League Lacrosse. He was a two time Junior College Lacrosse National Champion and was 2nd team All-American at Syracuse University. Jeremy is also a member of the Iroquois National Team with his brothers.
Early life
Jeremy grew up in the Onondaga Nation, NY, and was one of five children of Doloris and Jerome Thompson. Jeremy and his brothers began playing lacrosse at a very young age due to the spiritual and cultural significance lacrosse has in the Native American culture. He attended Lafayette High School where he led them to two state championships and became an Under Armour and U.S. Lacrosse All-American.
College
After high school Jeremy Thompson went on to attend Onondaga Community College. While there Jeremy helped them win two NJCAA national championships, two Mid-State Conference championships, as well as two Region III championships. In his two seasons at OCC, the Lazers went 31-0 with two undefeated national championship seasons. After his time in Junior College, he decided to attend Syracuse University, nearby to his hometown of Nedrow, NY. His junior season, and first season at Syracuse, he was a USILA Second Team All-American and was All Big East. His senior season he was Third Team All-American as well as All Big East for the second straight year. His brothers Miles Thompson and Lyle Thompson both played lacrosse at the University of Albany with their cousin Ty Thompson. His other brother Hiana Thompson played with him at Onondaga Community College.
Professional career
Jeremy Thompson currently plays in both the National Lacrosse League and Major League Lacrosse. In the NLL, he plays for the Saskatchewan Rush and in MLL, he plays for the Chesapeake Bayhawks. He started his MLL career on the Florida Launch but was traded with his brother Lyle Thompson to the Chesapeake Bayhawks on March 3, 2017.