The ESPN High School Football kickoff featured a defensive affair on Thursday night, as Grayson (Ga.) rebounded from a season-opening loss last week by defeating No. 23 Thompson (Ala.) on the road, 14-13. While Thompson opened its 2024 campaign 0-1, two of its top playmakers shined on the defensive side of the ball. EDGE Jared Smith and safety Anquon Fegans — both of whom are committed to Auburn — were all over the field for all four quarters. Smith collected 15 tackles and three sacks, backing up his No. 43 overall status in the On3 Industry Ranking. The 6-foot-6, 235-pounder was able to barg…