Dane Brugler, The Athletic: “Though he needs to mature his technique versus double teams, he plays stout against base blocks and has the hand strength to snatch and shed. He can unlock and go with a clear path to the ball. However, his momentum gets away from him, and he needs to better break down on the move to make stops. Overall, Thompson needs to develop better consistency, but his upfield quickness, raw strength and special teams impact (three blocked punts in college) are intriguing qualities that can be further developed.”

Raymond Lucas Jr., Yahoo Sports: “Thompson is an athlete. If his name is called in the NFL Draft, it’ll be because his raw athleticism is appealing to teams that believe they can develop him into a contributor. In an era where mobile quarterbacks are becoming more prevalent year by year, quick defensive linemen become more valuable. It is tougher than ever to tackle quarterbacks in space, and that’s an era where Thompson could flourish if he puts it all together.”