From now until the 2022 NFL Draft takes place, we hope to scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top 10 picks, all the way down to Day 3 selections and priority undrafted free agents. Today, I’ll be profiling a wide receiver prospect that dominated this past season, leading him to earn all-conference honors, but his lack of size raises questions regarding his transition from college to the pros.
#Deven Thompkins, WR, Utah State (R-Senior) – 5070, 167lb
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Measurements
| Player | Ht/Wt | Hand Size | Arm Length | Wingspan |
| 40-Yard Dash | 10-Yard Dash | Short Shuttle | 3-Cone | |
| Broad Jump | Vertical | Bench Press |
*Pro Day Results
The Good
— Possesses great straight-line speed and burst
— Creates separation with ease and can stack DBs vertically down the field
— Eats cushion as he builds up speed, putting DBs in a bind when he gets on their toes
— Does a good job evading press at the LOS to get a clean release into his route
— Can make subtle, quick cuts in space to make defenders miss as a runner
— Creates separation quickly in in-braking routes near the LOS
— Has pogo sticks in his cleats that allow him to levitate into the air on jump ball catches
— Strong hands at the catch point and will battle with defensive backs to come down with the 50/50 ball
— Has shown the ability to withstand contact and hold onto the football through the process of the catch
— Has a background as a kick returner, and returned one punt for a score
— Well-utilized on quick hitters and screen passes to get him the ball quickly in space
— Would be a statistical outlier, lacking the height and size of traditional NFL WRs
— Only one year of gaudy production at a smaller school
— Was schemed up plenty of easy receptions on WR quicks and tunnel screens
— Benefited from playing in stacked formations with a receiver in front of him or off the line to not face a ton of press coverage
— Provides basically nothing as a tackle breaker after the catch
— Shows instances of quickness and elusiveness as a runner, but lacks that quick twitch to be a real jitterbug after the catch
— Will have a tough time making catches outside of his framework due to short arms and lack of size
— Low BMI and size raise concerns about overall longevity
— Questions remain as to whether he will be able to win combative catches against prototypical NFL boundary cornerbacks
— Senior prospect from Fort Myers, FL
— Played his senior season at Dunbar High School after garnering 4A all-state honors as a sophomore and junior at Bishop Verot High School
— Also competed in track & field at Bishop Verot HS
— Played in all 13 games as a freshman and finished the season with nine receptions for 65 yards (7.