Auburn safety Jerrin Thompson lost his voice. Why it was all but a surprise [Video]

Auburn football’s communication’s staff didn’t pick the best day for Texas safety transfer Jerrin Thompson to meet with media members.

After taking his seat at a table with reporters on Tuesday, Thompson was a bit apologetic.

“My voice is kinda gone,” Thompson said after Auburn’s fifth practice of fall camp. “I just been getting after it. Energy.”

The development might’ve been the least-surprising news to come out of fall camp this far.

Back in February, shortly after Thompson had transferred in from Texas, Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze had already gotten a pretty good handle on what Thompson would bring to the Tigers’ secondary.

“Love his energy. Love his knowledge of the game. He knows all three spots back there. He’s been a leader and he hasn’t been here long. He’s vocal,” Freeze said. “He’s played at a high level at a good program. I think he’s going to be …