(04-16-2019, 08:29 PM)flgatorsandjags Wrote: Looking a little deeper into Darwin Thompson

http://rotoviz.com/2019/03/darwin-thomps...s-pro-day/

He is 5'7" and strong an ox.  

"Despite splitting the Aggies’ backfield with Gerold Bright, Thompson topped 1,000 rushing yards for the third straight year, and was college football’s most elusive runner according to Cole Brown of Pro Football Focus. Thompson’s weightlifting feats are becoming legendary (including a 345-pound clean as a 180-pound high schooler), and his 28 bench reps at the pro day didn’t disappoint. Thompson declared for the NFL draft after a single season of Division I football, but at an electric 5 feet 8 inches and 198 pounds he’s already drawn comparisons to Tarik Cohen, in part because of his JUCO background."

Possibly the best recieving back in the draft

https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/dr...-the-draft

Thompson, while flying under the radar with the Aggies in 2018, gained 1,210 yards after contact and forced 61 missed tackles across his 175 touches. He ranked fourth in forced missed tackles per touch (0.349) and second in yards after contact per touch (6.91) among the 210 FBS backs with 100 or more touches on the year.

Though limited to just 151 carries this past season, Thompson ranked eighth in forced missed tackles per rush (0.318) and sixth in yards after contact per rush (5.07). His ability to make defenders miss in the open field and remain upright through contact is among the best entering this year’s draft.

Looking specifically at his receiving ability, where the 5-foot-8, 200-pounder will make most of his money in the NFL, Thompson led all 83 FBS backs with 20 or more receptions in yards after contact per reception (18.5) and forced missed tackles per reception (0.542).

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I hope we do draft this guy.  My top guy if he is there in the 6th