BJ Thompson-EDGE-Stephen F Austin

Feb 17, 2023 at 6:38 PM

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Pretty much built to play in the Wide 9, undersized, limited pass rush moves but with ridiculous athleticism and crazy length. First step and burst off the snap are absolutely filthy. He could fulfill the role of speed rusher across from Bosa. The things Kocurek could do with a guy that has this much raw potential and freaky athletic ability?

His size at 238 pounds will limit his fit for a lot of schemes, age is also a downside(25) and he has struggled against the run but is looking like a solid 4th to 5th rounder that can step in as a 3rd down pass rush specialist as a rookie.

BJ Thompson cannot and will not be stopped 😤pic.twitter.com/tkPcsh7iMt
— Pro Football Network (@PFN365) February 3, 2023

Wasn't a great game for #StephenFAustin yesterday, but EDGE BJ Thompson (#3) had some quick wins at the LOS that forced quick throws and had a nice chase down on 4th down, showcasing his closing speed.

Consistency in maintaining gap in run game will be something to watch. pic.twitter.com/8ZhRmFDXgJ
— Devin Jackson (@RealD_Jackson) August 28, 2022

BJ Thompson has made himself some money this week in Las Vegas. From the weigh in, through practice and now with the first sack in the game, his #ShrineBowl process has been flawless…

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— Oliver Hodgkinson (@ojhodgkinson) February 3, 2023

Would need a novel, not a tweet, to unpack @_BJThompson outstanding athletic resume ⚾️🏀

Elite blend of size and movement skills; hyper explosive 6'5" edge rusher who will be an A+ tester
🟪40" vert, 11'3" broad
🟪4.2 shuttle
🟪4.56 40@SFA_Football➡️ @ShrineBowl https://t.co/W49D9P3tXU pic.twitter.com/p42Ba0I759
— Shane Coughlin (@Shane__Coughlin) January 20, 2023

I am breaking down film, and I want to show you guys one of the best pass rushers in college football. Check out @SFA_Football pass rusher @_BJThompson Look at this get-off, this kid shoots out a rocket. Last year Dominique Robertson from Miami (OH) had a similar build and speed pic.twitter.com/OskT5Gszjq
— NFL Draft Diamonds (@DraftDiamonds) July 29, 2022

BJ Thompson with the ol' spin cycle. That'll do. #ShrineBowl pic.twitter.com/MucFVyzPGv
— Hunter Haas. (@NFLDraftHaas) January 29, 2023

Really intrigued by BJ Thompson…started his career with #Baylor before transferring to #SFA in 2020, has been a terror in the WAC over the last two seasons getting after the QB w/ 15.5 sacks.

Has length, quick first step — should be on everyone's radar! pic.twitter.com/zvjjzb3N8P
— Devin Jackson (@RealD_Jackson) June 18, 2022

Feb 18, 2023 at 1:26 PM

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Copy and paste my post from another thread:

Coming from an FCS school, it was good to see him dominate the competition at the Shrine Bowl. Similar to McDonald, Thompson is an elite athlete with 35" arms. Also similar to McDonald, he is undersized....he has long and thin legs that I worry are going to snap like toothpicks at any moment. In fact, he's even lighter than McDonald. I don't think he's quite as bendy as McDonald, but he may be more athletic. He was a 2-way player and 4 sport athlete (football, basketball, baseball, track) in highschool. He is expected to have a 40"+ vertical. Not sure if he got a combine invite, but I'd expect him to be added after his performance at the shrine bowl.

Apr 18, 2023 at 7:59 AM

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#49ers have hosted SFA EDGE BJ Thompson on a Top-30 visit, per @TonyPauline.

Thompson is an explosive athlete who turned heads at the Shrine Bowl. pic.twitter.com/UaX5wkX3Xs
— Steph Sanchez (@Steph49K) April 16, 2023

Apr 18, 2023 at 8:38 AM

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Apr 18, 2023 at 8:56 AM

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Could he be good at LB?

Apr 28, 2023 at 12:34 PM

m_brockalexander
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Get this kid into an NFL strength and conditioning program to add some muscle/mass and he should be great. Would be a good late round flyer pick as a designated pass rusher.

Apr 28, 2023 at 12:39 PM

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This is the type of dude that you say is a lb then line up at edge like Reddick. NFL coaches and dcs have no idea wtf to do when they do this.

We saw this over and over last year where dcs have no idea and just shove a tight end there to get blown up instead of treating them like legit edge rushers.

Or they put the RB on them or pull a wr receiver and he owns them.

You just have to scheme it right.