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The Next DeSean Jackson? Brenen Thompson was the Steal of the Draft for the Chargers
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The Next DeSean Jackson? Brenen Thompson was the Steal of the Draft for the Chargers

Los Angeles Chargers On SI·Thomas Martinez·about 1 month ago
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The Los Angeles Chargers are ushering in a new offensive era. The Chargers drafted four offensive linemen and the fastest prospect entering the NFL this year in fourth-round wide receiver Brenen Thompson out of Mississippi State. Los Angeles' new offensive coordinator has experience with smaller faster wide receivers as it was a main calling card early Mike McDaniel-led Miami offenses with Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle. Thompson landing in Los Angeles couldn't have been a more seamless fit for both the Chargers and Thompson himself. Thompson is a small wide receiver, there is no getting around it. Despite his size, Thompson is much more than a one-trick pony and has a profile of a much more developed receiver . He uses his speed to set up his routes well as college defensive backs were terrified of him running past them and gave him a substantial cushion. When he was able to stack defensive backs and get behind them he displayed a wild ability to track deep throws over his shoulder.…

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