Football Bio –
Thompson played at Texas, Oklahoma and Mississippi State before breaking out as a vertical threat in his final college season. The Chargers selected him in Round 4 of the 2026 NFL Draft. His elite speed immediately became a defining part of his NFL profile. Pre-draft testing: 4.26-second 40-yard dash at the 2026 NFL Combine, the fastest time highlighted by the Chargers during camp. 2026 context: Thompson has been one of the headline rookies of 2026 camp.
HEIGHT
5' 9"
WEIGHT
170
EXPERIENCE
Rookie
COLLEGE
Mississippi State
2026 Outlook
Thompson earned a 53-man spot as a rookie, validating the speed that made him one of the fastest players in the 2026 draft class. He enters the season as a developmental deep threat and return option who can force defenses to respect space immediately.
Career Highlights
Thompson was selected by the Chargers in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL draft. Thompson became a 1,000-yard college receiver and major vertical threat before the Chargers selected him in Round 4 of the 2026 NFL Draft. His 4.26 combine 40 became one of the signature testing numbers of the 2026 class.
Personal Life
Thompson was born in Texas and grew up in the Panhandle, eventually starring at Spearman High School as both a football player and elite sprinter. He is the son of Bonnie Thompson, who has spoken about his speed and competitiveness being evident from a very young age. Thompson's small-town upbringing and multi-sport background helped shape a path that took him through Texas, Oklahoma and Mississippi State before the NFL.