Shaikh Thompson is a three-star recruit from Hilton Head Island, SC, out of Hilton Head (No. 1,794 in the 2024 class) who has not played in Coastal Carolina's 8 games this season.
Where Thompson comes from
- Hilton Head Island, SC
- Hilton Head
- About 150 miles from Brooks Stadium (SC)
- Three-star, No. 1,794 in the 2024 class; signed with East Carolina.
- On the Coastal Carolina roster since 2025
Where Thompson fits
Coastal Carolina lists 17 defensive linemen this season.
Coastal Carolina defensive linemen with a game this season
Coastal Carolina is 3-5. Next: vs Old Dominion, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Hilton Head
Transferred to Coastal Carolina from East Carolina.
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Ryan Beard
Pass share
46.5%
240 pass / 276 run
Plays / game
64.5
8 games
Team sack rate
7.1%
283 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-leaning.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive lineman for Coastal Carolina -- now projected as a quality contributor on the defensive line.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Grades highest in hit power and pursuit.
Coastal Carolina has produced 10 All-Conference defensive linemen and 1 All-American. 2 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2021. Jeffrey Gunter went on to the NFL out of this room (2022).
Three seasons, two schools
- 2026 Coastal Carolina BeardYear 3 · Games –
- 2025 Coastal Carolina BeckYear 2 · Games –
- Apr 2025 Entered the transfer portalEast Carolina to Coastal Carolina
- 2024 East Carolina HoustonYear 1 · Games –
- High school Hilton HeadHilton Head Island, SC · Class of 2024Three-star, No. 1,794 in the 2024 class. Signed with East Carolina.Also from Hilton Head: Jaylen Sneed (Notre Dame) and Chris Marable Jr. (Boston College).
Moves
- Transferred from East Carolina to Coastal Carolina, Apr 25, 2025.
2024
- Signed with East CarolinaThree-star, out of Hilton Head
2025
- Transferred to Coastal Carolinafrom East Carolina
Coaching lineage · 2024–2026
4 coachesPlayed for 4 head coaches at 2 schools: Mike Houston, Blake Harrell, Tim Beck and Ryan Beard.
