Deionte Thompson
S
Alabama
Strengths
6'1"
Height
Weight
200
Bench | 40-Time | 10-Time | 20-Time |
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Vertical | Broad Jump | 20-Shuttle | 60-Shuttle |
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3-Cone | Hand | Arm | Wingspan |
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Final Grade
7.62
His athleticism allows him to come in and compete at the next level from day one. He can drop back into coverage and cover the entire field in front of him because of his speed. He flies up the field and make up any space to try to get into passing lanes. His initial quickness allows him to be a part of disrupting runs or screens. He can be a ballhawk in a defense because of how he can sit back and track a ball down for a deflection or an interception. He can be playmaker.
Weaknessess
He does misread plays which can result in chunk plays or even the offense taking the top off the defense for a touchdown. He will need more coaching up at diagnosing plays whether that is from the film room and/or on the field. His tackling technique needs some work. He loves to drop his head and lead with his shoulder. He doesn't break down and look to wrap up the runner. Too many broken tackles on him and backs at the next level won't be an easier for him. He needs more attention to the details.
2018: Knee (Minor), 2017: Brusied Knee (No Missed Time)
Injury History
Games Evaluated
2018: Clemson, Georgia, Ole Miss, Louisville
Big Picture
Thompson has the potential to be an All-Pro safety at the next level because of his athleticism and ability to put himself in position to make a play every single snap. He is better served in a defensive scheme that requires a safety to sit back in coverage and react to where the quarterback is looking to go with the ball. He has outstanding range that allows him to close space very quick which makes no throw safe against him. His quickness allows him to be a threat against the run but if he doesn't work on his tackling then he could be liable to giving up some chunk runs. Teams will need to determine for the cause of why he appears to have moments where he can misdiagnose a play which can be detrimental to his team since he is responsible for covering the back end. If he can work on the mental part while developing as a player is why I believe he has a high ceiling at the next level. As a rookie he should be able to come in as a starter and make an impact because of his coverage ability. If teams allow him to be the player, he is and don't ask him to be a player he isn't (Ex. Playing him in the box) then he should do just fine during his first season. If he can further his development as a professional, then by his third season he could reach his ceiling as one of the best safeties in the league. He should at least be able to be a part of a team's secondary for a long time.
Team Fit
Player Comp
Athleticism:
7.91
7.25
He is pretty smooth in the open field with his ability to move his body around with ease. He does a great job at extending his body and reaching out to get in the passing lanes. He has tremendous range and can make up a lot of ground if there is separation. He explodes up the field and closes space quickly. He has the ability to shut plays down quick. He stays on his feet and rarely gets knocked off balance. Gets in position to make a play.
Foot Quickness | Lateral Agility | Speed | Play Strength | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
7.95 | 7.85 | 7.95 |