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Brenen Thompson

Los Angeles Chargers
Pos WR
Updated August 24, 2026

Our College Grade

71.5 MODEL
Ranked #339 among WRBroke out at 22.0

How good he was in college at what his position is supposed to do, out of 100. Scored against everyone else at his position, adjusted for the level he played at. This is not his NFL grade.

College Production

Oklahoma · Big 12

SeasonGTgtRecYdsTDPos Rk
20235861781
2024928192302
2025138453984362

The seasons in our college data. It does not always reach back to a player's first year.

Scouting Report

Mississippi State · 2026 draft class

Brenen Thompson is one of the fastest and most explosive receivers in college football, epitomizing the phrase 'field stretcher' reminiscent of 2023 Senior Bowl standout Tank Dell. The former Texas and Oklahoma transfer has enjoyed a breakout season at Mississippi State. Thompson was a former high school sprinter who won the Silver medal in the 100-meter dash with a time of 10.4 and Gold in the 200-meter with 21.27 as a junior-elite speed that translates directly to the football field. As Mississippi State's leading receiver, he uses the fear of his speed wisely, selling vertical routes and pushing cornerbacks up the field to open pockets for hitches, curls, and comeback routes. Thompson easily takes the top of the defense with his deep speed. He's good about being hard to touch at the line of scrimmage. However, if bigger corners get their hands on him, route timing will be disrupted-winning early or being aligned off the ball will be critical for NFL success against man coverage.

Strengths

  • Best Speed among 2026 WR prospects per B/R
  • Elite deep speed threatens defenses vertically
  • Former sprinter - 10.4 100m and 21.27 200m
  • Uses speed fear to sell vertical and open underneath
  • Hard to touch at line of scrimmage
  • Field stretcher comparable to Tank Dell
  • Mississippi State leading receiver
  • Takes top off defense consistently
  • Breakout season after transfers
  • Four-star recruit pedigree

Concerns

  • Smaller frame with limited mass
  • Bigger corners can disrupt timing with hands
  • Limited frame creates contested catch issues
  • Small catch radius
  • Struggles playing through contact
  • Needs to win early in reps
  • Injury concerns with smaller build
  • May need off-ball alignment in NFL

Honors

#73 Renner Big Board; #118 B/R (7.0 grade); #16 WR; Best Speed in class

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