Lance Thompson, Alabama's outside linebackers coach for the past three seasons, has agreed to join Will Muschamp's defensive coaching staff at Auburn.

The story was first reported by BamaOnline, the 247Sports outlet that covers Alabama..

Thompson, considered one of the game's top recruiters, completed his third season at Alabama with the Tide's loss to Ohio State in the Sugar Bowl. He previously worked with

With the hiring of Thompson, the staff of new defensive coordinator Will Muschamp is complete. Thompson joins Muschamp, Travarius Robinson and Rodney Garner.