From MLB Diamond to Gridiron: Bubba Thompson Joins South Alabama Football 

Bubba Thompson, a former first-round MLB draft pick, is ditching the diamond for the gridiron. He’s joining the South Alabama Jaguars football team as a walk-on. This raises so many questions. Can a player who’s dedicated years to professional baseball truly transition to the high-impact world of college football? Is this a publicity stunt, or does Thompson have a legitimate shot at making an impact? Considering he was a two-star quarterback prospect out of high school, could he challenge the incumbents for the starting job? How will his MLB experience, particularly the pressure and high-level competition, translate to the football field? What are the odds he even sees playing time? I’m predicting this will either be a spectacular flameout or an inspiring underdog story. What do you think? Is Thompson wasting his time, or could he become a legitimate college football player? Share your thoughts and predictions.