Overview
- The Chargers, who spent the 105th pick Saturday, selected Mississippi State wideout Brenen Thompson to inject speed into their offense.
- Thompson ran a 4.26-second 40 at the combine, the fastest time this year and reported as the third- or fourth-fastest ever for a receiver.
- Scouts see him as a field-stretching deep threat in Mike McDaniel’s scheme with a real chance to handle kick returns.
- He broke out in 2025 with 57 catches for 1,054 yards and six touchdowns, though evaluators flag his 5-foot-9, 170-pound frame, a limited route tree, contested-catch issues, and past ankle and hamstring injuries.
- He enters a crowded room with Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston, Tre Harris and KeAndre Lambert-Smith, setting up competition for snaps and a possible role on special teams.