Brad Thompson begins his second season as assistant coach with primary responsibility for wide receivers.

A member of the Mercyhurst Class of 2003, Thompson was a four-year wide receiver for the Lakers who finished his career with 67 catches for 985 yards and nine touchdowns. He ranks tied for sixth all-time in receiving touchdowns, 10th in receiving yards and 11th in receptions. As a senior in 2003, he caught 26 passes for 389 yards and four touchdowns.