Fantasy Football with Josh & Hayden Brenen Thompson - 2026 NFL Draft Profile & Comparisons
Apr 4, 2026
A breakdown of Brenen Thompson’s physical profile, college stops, and athletic testing. Discussion of his route usage, deep-threat role, and how cornerbacks challenged him. Debate over quarterback play, contested catches, and NFL fit. Comparisons to undersized vertical receivers and where he might land in draft value.
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Undersized Deep Threat With Elite Speed
- Brennan Thompson is an extremely small but explosive outside receiver who played deep routes and beat press man coverage at Mississippi State.
- He ran 4.26 40-yard dash, produced 81 yards per game in the SEC, and handled press man surprisingly well despite a 5th percentile wingspan.
Journey Through Three Colleges And A Vertical Role
- Thompson moved from Texas to Oklahoma to Mississippi State and was used like a Tennessee-style offense packing the box and launching verticals.
- Josh noted the Bulldogs asked him to live in intermediate and 20-plus yard ranges where he consistently produced explosives.
Downfield Tracking Is Good But Hit Or Miss
- Ball tracking downfield looked strong on many contested catches but was inconsistent when quarterbacks miss spots or throws are underthrown.
- Josh and Hayden noted several high-difficulty catches and a handful of clear misses tied to throws and his limited wingspan.