Thompson, known as a speed demon during his time in baseball, will attempt to walk on with the South Alabama football team.

Former MLB first-round pick Bubba Thompson has decided to walk away from life on the diamond and try his hand at college football. According to a report from Creg Stephenson of AL.com, the 26-year ...

Bubba Thompson played 109 games for the Texas Rangers and Cincinnati Reds over the last three seasons. Now, the 26-year-old is switching sports, and will follow in the footsteps of players like ...

Former MLB outfielder Bubba Thompson is enrolling at the University of South Alabama, reports Creg Stephenson of AL.com. He is joining the Jaguars football team as a walk-on, Stephenson writes.

Bubba Thompson, the Texas Rangers' first overall draft pick of 2017, surprises many by transitioning to play football for the South Alabama Jaguars. Fans and sports enthusiasts have mixed ...