Bubba Thompson, the former first-round draft pick of the Texas Rangers, is making a significant shift in his athletic career. After struggling with his hitting performance in Major League Baseball, Thompson has enrolled at South Alabama with the intention of walking on to their football team.

Thompson's baseball journey began when he was selected 26th overall in the 2017 MLB draft by the Rangers. Known for his speed and athleticism, he found limited success in hitting, with an OPS of just .568 during his time in the majors. After a brief stint with the Cincinnati Reds, where he averaged .111, he is now looking to revive his athletic career on the football field.