Retrospective scouting report · Class of 2023R5 · #166
DE· Round 5
Bj
Thompson.
Sickos Grade
47/100
DE· Round 5· Long-limbed edge rusher with a quick first step and the flexibility to bend the corner
Bj
Thompson.
S.F. Austin
/ Recruiting profile
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National · #794HS class · 2017England, AR
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R5 · #166 · KAN
02Scheme fit
Ideal system
KAN runs an attacking 4-3 under front with two-high safeties and a mix of zone and man coverage, emphasizing bringing pressure from multiple angles.
4-3 DEWide-9 DELEO pass rusher
Best role
Rotational pass-rush specialist on third downs and obvious passing situations as a rookie, with a ceiling to develop into a starting EDGE rusher.
Wrong fit
A more traditional 3-4 two-gap scheme where he would be asked to consistently hold the point of attack against double teams.
Thompson's explosive first step and bend are ideal for a scheme that prioritizes athletic, penetrating edge rushers.
08College production
| Yr | Team | G | Tkl | Sk | Int | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Baylor | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | Baylor | 10 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | Stephen F. Austin | — | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | Stephen F. Austin | — | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | Stephen F. Austin | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | — | 19 | 32 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
A dash means the figure is not published by a source we trust — never a zero we invented.
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