*****The BJ Thompson Thread*****

[Dante84]

More to come!

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">No slight to George Karlaftis but the Edge rushers the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chiefs</a> have drafted already have ready made Sack celebrations. <a href="https://t.co/N8B7OpoIAw">pic.twitter.com/N8B7OpoIAw</a></p>&mdash; Harold R. Kuntz (@HaroldRKuntz3) <a href="https://twitter.com/HaroldRKuntz3/status/1652388902781562881?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 29, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/Chiefs?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Chiefs</a> fans, you got a SPECIAL playmaker in BJ Thompson.<br><br>Still developing as an edge rusher, but rare athletic traits (cc <a href="https://twitter.com/BruceFeldmanCFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BruceFeldmanCFB</a>&#39;s Freaks List) and added weight and pass rush moves during the draft process<br><br>Had 1.5 sacks in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ShrineBowl?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ShrineBowl</a> game and an awesome Pro Day too <a href="https://t.co/dV8R9RxA1A">https://t.co/dV8R9RxA1A</a> <a href="https://t.co/eQutKhZxW8">pic.twitter.com/eQutKhZxW8</a></p>&mdash; Eric Galko (@EricGalko) <a href="https://twitter.com/EricGalko/status/1652390128642392066?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 29, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[staylor26]

Best pick of the day. Don't need to see the rest.

[WhawhaWhat]

Always wanted this guy. Trust me, I'm an expert.

[BryanBusby]

Can't beat a good ol BJ

[Iconic]

did we just draft a tree in the 5th round? mfr is 6'6

[Kiimo]

210 pounds somebody explain that to me please

[DJ's left nut]

Another of my guys!!!

This dude is skiiiiiiiiiiiiny.

But he's crazy athletic and added a bunch of weight his last season. If he keeps that trend he could be a fascinating guy to watch develop. Long and twitchy and plays stronger than he weighs (again, not saying much for a guy who's built like a 2 guard right now) but all he needs is weight and time, IMO.

Real nice pick.

[Gary Cooper]

210 pounds somebody explain that to me please
Good size for a big WR.

[BigRedChief]

Always wanted this guy. Trust me, I'm an expert.
What position is he playing?

[Easy 6]

210 pounds somebody explain that to me please

No fucking way he's 210

[Basileus777]

210 pounds somebody explain that to me please
He's put on more weight since then, but yeah undersized guy they are hoping a NFL weight training program will mold.

[Chris Meck]

210 pounds somebody explain that to me please

I don't know where you saw that, but he's 243.

[Best22]

210 pounds somebody explain that to me please

All the draft profiles have him listed at 240lbs

[thabear04]

What position is he playing?

I saw on the screen they said LB.

[BigRedChief]

Another of my guys!!!

This dude is skiiiiiiiiiiiiny.

But he's crazy athletic and added a bunch of weight his last season. If he keeps that trend he could be a fascinating guy to watch develop. Long and twitchy and plays stronger than he weighs (again, not saying much for a guy who's built like a 2 guard right now) but all he needs is weight and time, IMO.

Real nice pick.

So where is Veach playing him, eventually?

[Kiimo]

No ****ing way he's 210

https://i.imgur.com/01ew4aH.png

[Dante84]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">BJ Thompson is my EDGE32. Explosive athlete. Great first step and can get to the QB untouched at times. Overpowers with a full head of steam. Raw athlete whose hands and leverage need help. Takes some plays off. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chiefs</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HallamAnalysis?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HallamAnalysis</a></p>&mdash; Shane P. Hallam (@ShanePHallam) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShanePHallam/status/1652387943997227012?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 29, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Danguardace]

Guy looks like a mutant spider

[MVChiefFan]

Cool! My parents used to love his music!

[DJ's left nut]

My take in February.

Just looking around at later physical freaks and came across BJ Thompson out of Stephen F. Austin.

Super super SUPER raw, scrawny as hell (6'5" and maybe 240 lbs) but I think that's exactly the kind of guy you use a 7th rounder on and see if you can bulk him up. I mean that frame sure looks like it's 260+ waiting to happen and if so, he's just so damn explosive. He has really athletic feet and plus agility.

Big time project player, don't get me wrong. I don't expect him to contribute this year and hell he may not do much the next. But that kind of length/quickness just isn't easy to get and if you can just add a little weight there and refine some of this hand fighting, you could have a real dangerous rusher on your hands at a minimal cost.

Surprised he went in the 5th but not at all disappointed - I like him and would've been bummed if someone grabbed him in 6.

[Cheater5]

Tanoh Kpassagnon lite

[Easy 6]

I don't know where you saw that, but he's 243.

Knew that had to be a mistake, theres absolutely no chance of a 6'6 dude playing end at 210

[Kiimo]

All the draft profiles have him listed at 240lbs

Well that makes a lot more sense is ESPN just straight up wrong lmao

[Iconic]

Guy looks like a mutant spider

i hope he plays like one too

[The Franchise]

Chiefs selected Stephen F. Austin EDGE BJ Thompson with the No. 166 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.

Thompson had 24.5 sacks in six years of college between Baylor and Stephen F. Austin. He ran a 4.58 40-yard dash at his Pro Day per Dane Brugler's The Beast. He as dismissed from Baylor on account of a failed drug test in 2018, but rebounded with Stephen F. Austin and teams kept away from him in 2022 as he produced just five sacks and 6.5 tackles for loss.

[dirk digler]

Another Kaindoh?

[Pitt Gorilla]

https://i.imgur.com/01ew4aH.png

He was bigger than that last season.

[Easy 6]

https://i.imgur.com/01ew4aH.png

Thats gotta be a mistake dude

[ChiefsCountry]

Thompson is the type of pick you wish the NFL had affiliate relations with the XFL.

[RaidersOftheCellar]

Looks like he could be really good if he adds some strength.

[DJ's left nut]

So where is Veach playing him, eventually?

Rotational DE.

I don't think you can ever get enough weight on him to put him inside and he's far too levery to play LB.

He's a strict 5/7 tech, IMO. But with a LOT of patience you might have something dynamic.

[DJ's left nut]

210 pounds somebody explain that to me please

He's not 210.

235-240ish.

[WhawhaWhat]

What position is he playing?

Doggy.

[Chiefshrink]

So where is Veach playing him, eventually?

This guy will not only be good depth at DE BUT a huge threat in the red zone as a receiver IMO.

[RunKC]

My take in February.



Surprised he went in the 5th but not at all disappointed - I like him and would've been bummed if someone grabbed him in 6.

I could see him being used at times as a speed rusher on obvious passing downs in the NASCAR front but yeah he’s gonna need to get bulked up.

[Womble]

We're gonna use him as a long slapper. Dude just stretches his arms out and hands off the ball to Tommy Townsend.

[Chiefshrink]

Rotational DE.

I don't think you can ever get enough weight on him to put him inside and he's far too levery to play LB.

He's a strict 5/7 tech, IMO. But with a LOT of patience you might have something dynamic.

A more athletic lighter Jared Allen maybe?

[nychief]

Again, looks like Dave Toub has added a teamer piece.

[MahomesMagic]

Grabbed him in the CP mock draft...

[Mecca]

Dude is basically a poor mans Will McDonald, a pure speed rusher from the outside. He's a supreme athlete and gives them the ability to be different.

Guys like Kaindoh and Herring are fucked now.

[Kiimo]

This guy will not only be good depth at DE BUT a huge threat in the red zone as a receiver IMO.

He's probably too small to play TE or X, put him in the slot

[Mecca]

Again, looks like Dave Toub has added a teamer piece.

He might play teams, but this is about adding a speed rusher who's different.

[jerryaldini]

Hooked on a feelin. Also, ...and the bear.

[ghak99]

He looks like a nasty LT is going to break him in half.

[ThyKingdomCome15]

210 pounds somebody explain that to me please

Came in at 245 per PFF. Still light but not a twig.

[Iconic]

am i hearing this correctly? he started out as safety? seems like this guy can do a bit of everything

[Mecca]

He looks like a nasty LT is going to break him in half.

It's more he could just run around a big LT because of how athletic he is.

[Dante84]

Exclusively drafted to embarrass OBJ when we play the Bengals

[JPH83]

A swing for the fences. Why not I guess. R5 onwards is the time to get freaky.

[DJ's left nut]

Came in at 245 per PFF. Still light but not a twig.

Funny enough, in that same thread I said "if he can get to 245 by his pro day he looks like a 5th round pick..."

Get him to 265 or so and you're cooking with gas. I don't remember the last guy with the get-off and bend combination he brings to the table. It's REALLY good.

[ThyKingdomCome15]

He looks like a nasty LT is going to break him in half.

Have to catch him first.

[RunKC]

Frank Clark was basically our only speed rush option last year and that pretty much says it all. No other DE on the roster last year had the type of burst and speed to bend around the edge.

Now Brett gets his Frank Clark replacement in FAU and then follows it up with another speed rushing option.

I love it. Big time improvement to the DL

[staylor26]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/Chiefs?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Chiefs</a> fans, you got a SPECIAL playmaker in BJ Thompson.<br><br>Still developing as an edge rusher, but rare athletic traits (cc <a href="https://twitter.com/BruceFeldmanCFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BruceFeldmanCFB</a>&#39;s Freaks List) and added weight and pass rush moves during the draft process<br><br>Had 1.5 sacks in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ShrineBowl?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ShrineBowl</a> game and an awesome Pro Day too <a href="https://t.co/dV8R9RxA1A">https://t.co/dV8R9RxA1A</a> <a href="https://t.co/eQutKhZxW8">pic.twitter.com/eQutKhZxW8</a></p>&mdash; Eric Galko (@EricGalko) <a href="https://twitter.com/EricGalko/status/1652390128642392066?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 29, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Mecca]

Funny enough, in that same thread I said "if he can get to 245 by his pro day he looks like a 5th round pick..."

Get him to 265 or so and you're cooking with gas. I don't remember the last guy with the get-off and bend combination he brings to the table. It's REALLY good.

You gotta be careful with that, you don't wanna get him to heavy and take away his elite athletic traits.

[booger]

Poor man’s Jason Taylor. Size comp anyway

[JPH83]

Exclusively drafted to embarrass OBJ when we play the Bengals

Lol, count me in. His athleticism is insane no doubt. I guess who knows what he could be in a couple of years.

[The Franchise]

With Uzi, Karlaftis, Omenihu and Danna…you could keep this kid as your 5th DE and he’d be fine.

[ChiefsCountry]

I think he is from the same town in Arkansas as Greg Wesley.

[nychief]

Reminds me of David Irving.

[DJ's left nut]

Dude is basically a poor mans Will McDonald, a pure speed rusher from the outside. He's a supreme athlete and gives them the ability to be different.

Guys like Kaindoh and Herring are fucked now.

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Those guys fucking suck.

[Iconic]

feel like spags is going to use this guy as a demon weapon on obvious pass downs. there's just so much you can do with his skill set. oh you think he's rushing? now he's sliding into the flat to pick six you bitch! oh hes lined up standing up at the 5? he just flew by orlando brown and dicked burrow!

[JPH83]

With Uzi, Karlaftis, Omenihu and Danna…you could keep this kid as your 5th DE and he’d be fine.

Dump Herring or Kaindoh, or both I guess. I think the advantage he, hopefully, has over Kaindoh is he has some bend AND I reckon they'll just have lower expectations. No need for him to ever develop into an all-round DE, he can just be that electric situational rusher on obvious passing downs

[DJ's left nut]

You gotta be careful with that, you don't wanna get him to heavy and take away his elite athletic traits.

True - but you can't play 1st or 2nd down in an even front at 245 lbs. you could pigeon hole him on 3rd downs and it's a fine use of a 5th rounder, but you gotta try.

Just look at his frame - he can carry 265 and still look like a WR. He's sooooooo lanky.

I friggen love this pick.

This is an Orlando Brown assassin. OBJ won't touch him. It'll be ugly.

[ThyKingdomCome15]

It really feels like the Chiefs are looking to finish games with this the edge rushers they've selected. Two EDGE players drafted, both are pass rush specialists.

Now late in games we can finish with Mahomes walking on the field OR defense. We're building this thing to play with a lead. We already had the secondary.

[Hog's Gone Fishin]

I'm afraid he and Karlaftis will get injured colliding with the QB at the same time.

[Danguardace]

Brought in just for Bengals games to torch Orlando Brown

[ThyKingdomCome15]

Brought in just for Bengals games to torch Orlando Brown

:clap::thumb:

[JPH83]

True - but you can't play 1st or 2nd down in an even front at 245 lbs. you could pigeon hole him on 3rd downs and it's a fine use of a 5th rounder, but you gotta try.

Just look at his frame - he can carry 265 and still look like a WR. He's sooooooo lanky.

I friggen love this pick.

This is an Orlando Brown assassin. OBJ won't touch him. It'll be ugly.

I don't think you do get him to pack on pounds. Keep him what he is, a long, weird, wild, exocet missile. 3rd downs is fine for this pick imo.

[DJ's left nut]

With Uzi, Karlaftis, Omenihu and Danna…you could keep this kid as your 5th DE and he’d be fine.

You can legit use 9 technique stuff with him and we just haven't had that.

You can widen your sets and he essentially covers those NCB blitzes we've dialed up. He's THAT explosive.

[Easy 6]

Guys like Kaindoh and Herring are fucked now.

GOOD

[DJ's left nut]

I don't think you do get him to pack on pounds. Keep him what he is, a long, weird, wild, exocet missile. 3rd downs is fine for this pick imo.

Por que no los dos?

[The Franchise]

You can legit use 9 technique stuff with him and we just haven't had that.

You can widen your sets and he essentially covers those NCB blitzes we've dialed up. He's THAT explosive.

Joe Cullen is going to have some fun with him. And I think Cullen is next in line for DC if Spags wants to hang it up.

[booger]

DL is like a bullpen. Give the offense several different looks. Move them around and attack the weak spots. Stand them up, drop them. Rotate and keep them fresh and turn them loose.

[RunKC]

DJ’s having a day. Not only did we pick his guy, this and the FAU pick pretty much gaurantee Frank Clark isn’t coming back

[Mecca]

BJ Thompson is 100% a Joe Cullen pick, they haven't drafted any bendy arc rushers with Spags until now.

[DJ's left nut]

DJ’s having a day. Not only did we pick his guy, this and the FAU pick pretty much gaurantee Frank Clark isn’t coming back

This was just kicking a corpse.

Uzi finished off Clark, IMO.

[Mecca]

This dude and Felix have more bend than any end we've had in years.

[Hammock Parties]

another freaky athlete

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fu58teCWwAYdg25?format=jpg&name=small

[staylor26]

BJ Thompson is 100% a Joe Cullen pick, they haven't drafted any bendy arc rushers with Spags until now.

They drafted one in the 1st...

[Mecca]

In the last 2 years the athletic ability of the Chiefs defense has increased dramatically.

[Iconic]

if eric fucking galko is gushing over your 5th round pick i think you are doing something right

[Mecca]

They drafted one in the 1st...

Ok yes, but he's a lot closer to a Spags guy than than BJ Thompson is.

[Easy 6]

The more you guys talk, the more I'm loving this pick... reeeally kinda liking our DE group all of a sudden

[Mecca]

if eric fucking galko is gushing over your 5th round pick i think you are doing something right

Well he loves Corey Trice if you take him he'll tell you that you got a 1st round CB.

[Chieftain]

Is this guy really 26?

[ThyKingdomCome15]

This is a helluva pick.

[Rainbarrel]

Guy looks like a mutant spider

Hopefully he has a great long jump &can attach himself to Josh Allen's face

[lewdog]

It appears this guy is 26 years old? What am I missing here?

[ThyKingdomCome15]

Is this guy really 26?

DOB 3/23/1999

[booger]

Carve out a Gary Stills type role and grow from there. Dadi Nicholas might have kept his spot if not for a torn patella. Smaller size guys but if he can create a spot for himself like they did that’s a good start

[lewdog]

DOB 3/23/1999

One site I see has 03/23/1997.

[Kiimo]

It appears this guy is 26 years old? What am I missing here?

ESPN: at 140 pounds and seven feet tall, BJ Thompson has the notoriety of being the first octogenarian in the NFL draft

[JPH83]

Por que no los dos?

Ha, I mean sure, but I think it's getting greedy.

[DJ's left nut]

One site I see has 03/23/1997.

Freshman in 2017 at Baylor so...maybe? But seems unlikely. 1999 seems more likely.

[dirk digler]

One site I see has 03/23/1997.

Says born in 99 so 24. Still pretty old for Veach lol

https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/T/ThomBJ00.htm#:~:text=Brandon%20Thompson%20%28BJ%29%206-6%2C%20210lb%20%28198cm%2C%2095kg%29%20Born%3A,%28Age%3A%2024-036d%29%20College%3A%20Baylor%2C%20S.F.%20Austin%20%28College%20Stats%29

[RunKC]

In the last 2 years the athletic ability of the Chiefs defense has increased dramatically.

This years defense is gonna be the best of the Mahomes era and I’m here for it

[Wilson8]

2023 East West Shrine Bowl measurements

Brandon Thompson Stephen F. Austin 6053 HT 238 WT 10 Hands 34 3/8 Arms 82 1/2 Wing

[lewdog]

Freshman in 2017 at Baylor so...maybe? But seems unlikely. 1999 seems more likely.

Got it. I was a bit worried at 26!

[SAGA45]

I personally love his frame! Built like one of those double-digit sack guys that make you say "How the **** is this guy doing this?".

[ThyKingdomCome15]

Freshman in 2017 at Baylor so...maybe? But seems unlikely. 1999 seems more likely.

It is 1999

[Dante84]

Man I hope he's not the next Kpass or Kaindoh. We keep swinging at that with mid-round picks.

Please develop, BJ.

[ThyKingdomCome15]

4.4 40, 40" vert, yeah. I wanted Nolan Smith and Adebaware really bad. Veach had it the whole time. We good.

[Wilson8]

4.4 40, 40" vert, yeah. I wanted Nolan Smith and Adebaware really bad. Veach had it the whole time. We good.

Aaron Wilson Tweeted what you showed
BJ Thompson (6-5, 240, 4.4 speed, 40-inch vertical, 11-3 broad jump)

But he was not invited to NFL combine and his stats from Pro Day -

STEPHEN F. AUSTIN LUMBERJACKS (MARCH 21)
EDGE BJ Thompson

Height: 6-foot-5 3/4
Weight: 243 pounds
Hand: 10 1/8 inches
Arm:34 5/8 inches
Wingspan: 82 inches
40-yard dash: 4.61 seconds
Vertical: 37.5 inches
Broad: 10 feet, 5 inches
Shuttle: 4.46 seconds
Three-cone: 7.06 seconds
Bench: 13 reps

I am happy with the pick and he is a very good athlete, but he seems to already have this mythical quality that we all hope will make him a great player for the Chiefs

[ThyKingdomCome15]

Aaron Wilson Tweeted what you showed


But he was not invited to NFL combine and his stats from Pro Day -

He did? Lol, that's awesome.

He was another Senior Bowl guy. That week with the players always sets the tone with the Chiefs draft board.

[Skyy God]

So where is Veach playing him, eventually?

Punter

[JPH83]

Aaron Wilson Tweeted what you showed


But he was not invited to NFL combine and his stats from Pro Day -



I am happy with the pick and he is a very good athlete, but he seems to already have this mythical quality that we all hope will make him a great player for the Chiefs

Was he 4.4 or 4.6 40? Quite a big difference!

[Rainbarrel]

He can be like a door bottom draft stopper against the Eagles soccer scrum. They trip me up

[Wilson8]

Was he 4.4 or 4.6 40? Quite a big difference!

I think the only official time was 4.61 coming from his Pro Day, yet pretty well-known football media people are coming up with much faster and better times.

I have no idea where those numbers came from other than a creative agent that was trying to help his client.

It will be interesting to watch Thompson in preseason.

[oldman]

I'll buy in. I wouldn't be a bit surprised to see him at 250-ish by season opener. I doubt SFA has superior nutrition and weight training programs. I'll laugh when he blows by fatass Brown.

[stumppy]

Did I hear that right? He ran a 4.4 40?:eek:

[JPH83]

I think the only official time was 4.61 coming from his Pro Day, yet pretty well-known football media people are coming up with much faster and better times.

I have no idea where those numbers came from other than a creative agent that was trying to help his client.

It will be interesting to watch Thompson in preseason.

Sounded on the clip like Bucky said 4.56 maybe? Who the f**k knows I guess, looked pretty fast to me.

[RunKC]

Been a long time since we had this.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">BJ Thompson’s get off is nuts���� <a href="https://t.co/VAIeNwy4U8">pic.twitter.com/VAIeNwy4U8</a></p>&mdash; Braiden Turner (@bturner23) <a href="https://twitter.com/bturner23/status/1652389561824157698?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 29, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[ChiefsFanatic]

Been a long time since we had this.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">BJ Thompson’s get off is nuts���� <a href="https://t.co/VAIeNwy4U8">pic.twitter.com/VAIeNwy4U8</a></p>&mdash; Braiden Turner (@bturner23) <a href="https://twitter.com/bturner23/status/1652389561824157698?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 29, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

He sorta looked like a smaller version of Jevon Kearse in that clip

[Easy 6]

Most intriguing pick of this draft, a classic outside the box roll of the dice on raw potential and skill

[PHOG]

Woah, that QB started to run for his life! LMAO

[dannybcaitlyn]

Been a long time since we had this.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">BJ Thompson’s get off is nuts���� <a href="https://t.co/VAIeNwy4U8">pic.twitter.com/VAIeNwy4U8</a></p>&mdash; Braiden Turner (@bturner23) <a href="https://twitter.com/bturner23/status/1652389561824157698?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 29, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

When we play the Bengals, this guy would give OBJ fits!

[Wilson8]

Thompson took a top-30 visit with the Chiefs, which makes him the second player in this draft class to have had a pre-draft visit with the team. He had pro day numbers that rivaled one of the top athletes in this class in Georgia DE Nolan Smith with 4.4 speed, a 40-inch vertical, and a 135-inch broad jump.
https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/2023/04/29/kansas-city-chiefs-2023-nfl-draft-instant-analysis-pick-166-sfa-bj-thompson/

Chiefswire.com reporting info about BJ Thompson that does not seem to be true.

Smith was a 4.39 and BJ was a 4.61. (Not close) Smith broad jumped 128". Thompson was 125" (close). Smith has a vertical 0f 41.5" and Thompson 37.5".

Maybe Thompson had some private workouts where his numbers were better.

[KCUnited]

Leonard Floyd meets Snoop Dogg

[Urc Burry]

I might be crazy. But I think this guy excites me the most out of the draft?

That’s not to say I think he’ll be better than FAU. But as far as what he brings and where we got him

[staylor26]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">From a Kansas City Chiefs fan.<br><br>To a Kansas City Chiefs player.<a href="https://twitter.com/_BJThompson?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@_BJThompson</a> shares why he grew up rooting for the Chiefs �� <a href="https://t.co/vRlX07iLc6">pic.twitter.com/vRlX07iLc6</a></p>&mdash; KC Sports Network (@KCSportsNetwork) <a href="https://twitter.com/KCSportsNetwork/status/1652400372500123656?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 29, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Icon]

In one of the videos he says he from England, Arkansas. Wasn't Greg Wesley, S for KC from England, Ark too?

[Dunerdr]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">From a Kansas City Chiefs fan.<br><br>To a Kansas City Chiefs player.<a href="https://twitter.com/_BJThompson?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@_BJThompson</a> shares why he grew up rooting for the Chiefs �� <a href="https://t.co/vRlX07iLc6">pic.twitter.com/vRlX07iLc6</a></p>&mdash; KC Sports Network (@KCSportsNetwork) <a href="https://twitter.com/KCSportsNetwork/status/1652400372500123656?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 29, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

So I’ll be that guy. Who the fuck is his brother?

[Chief3188]

So I’ll be that guy. Who the **** is his brother?

Brokdikjag Thompson

[Kiimo]

Bennie Thompson.



Still out there looking for a killer, pretending to pee on people at truck stops

[Dante84]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Meet B.J. Thompson, the 6&#39;5&quot;, 240lb Edge from <a href="https://twitter.com/SFA_Football?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SFA_Football</a> who runs 4.4 in the forty, jumps 40 inches, and has an 11&#39;3&quot; broad jump.<br><br>Oh, and here is the raw video I shot of what it looks like when he drops in coverage. <br><br>Doesn&#39;t have a combine invite....yet. <a href="https://t.co/b5Dg2BGknq">pic.twitter.com/b5Dg2BGknq</a></p>&mdash; Brett Kollmann (@BrettKollmann) <a href="https://twitter.com/BrettKollmann/status/1620640367896047616?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 1, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Mecca]

So I’ll be that guy. Who the fuck is his brother?

Blake Mack he was in camp with the Chiefs a few years ago.

[Megatron96]

Dude looks like a small forward. Very spidery. Love the athleticism though. I feel like he needs to weigh closer to 265, but as a pass-rush specialist maybe he's fine at 240. Spags is going to love this guy. Especially if he can put on some weight and still be very quick/athletic.

[Kiimo]

You mean like this?


https://www.instagram.com/reel/Crobwk7u5Oi/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D

[Megatron96]

You mean like this?


https://www.instagram.com/reel/Crobwk7u5Oi/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D

Lol, nice. Splains a lot.

[ChiefsFanatic]

Dude looks like a small forward. Very spidery. Love the athleticism though. I feel like he needs to weigh closer to 265, but as a pass-rush specialist maybe he's fine at 240. Spags is going to love this guy. Especially if he can put on some weight and still be very quick/athletic.

I wanted to draft DeMarvion Overshown because he was a converted safety, could rush the passer, and drop back to cover running backs and tight ends, and give Spags a lot of flexibility.

This guy is 3" taller than Overshown, and a little heavier, but still looks like he could be the same type of player.

[Megatron96]

I wanted to draft DeMarvion Overshown because he was a converted safety, could rush the passer, and drop back to cover running backs and tight ends, and give Spags a lot of flexibility.

This guy is 3" taller than Overshown, and a little heavier, but still looks like he could be the same type of player.

I haven't watched hardly any college ball in a couple years because of starting my new business two years ago, so no idea who Overshown is. Not familiar with BJ either, for that matter. So apologies for my ignorance of either of these guys.

But the highlight tapes are very interesting. Not sure he'll ever be a 3-down DE, or a 3-down anything, but that length combined with that athleticism could be really exciting for Chiefs fans on passing downs. I mean, as a bonus, this guy is probably going to swat as many passes as the rest of the DL combined, lol. He could lead the DL in INTs as well. Just tip drill everything to himself.

Hope this guy pans out just to see him do crazy athletic stuff in red-and-gold.

[ChiefsFanatic]

I haven't watched hardly any college ball in a couple years because of starting my new business two years ago, so no idea who Overshown is. Not familiar with BJ either, for that matter. So apologies for my ignorance of either of these guys.

But the highlight tapes are very interesting. Not sure he'll ever be a 3-down DE, or a 3-down anything, but that length combined with that athleticism could be really exciting for Chiefs fans on passing downs. I mean, as a bonus, this guy is probably going to swat as many passes as the rest of the DL combined, lol. He could lead the DL in INTs as well. Just tip drill everything to himself.

Hope this guy pans out just to see him do crazy athletic stuff in red-and-gold.

He looks to have a lot of potential, and at least he isn't Ben Niemann.

[kccrow]

Don't hate it. Don't love it. Just a dude I hope can put on enough weight to push for a role as a situational rusher.

[smithandrew051]

Been a long time since we had this.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">BJ Thompson’s get off is nuts���� <a href="https://t.co/VAIeNwy4U8">pic.twitter.com/VAIeNwy4U8</a></p>&mdash; Braiden Turner (@bturner23) <a href="https://twitter.com/bturner23/status/1652389561824157698?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 29, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

That LT needs to call in sick for film review after that. My college coaches would’ve had a fucking field day with that.

[Kman34]

This guy could make OBJ his bitch with that speed..

[ThyKingdomCome15]

With additions like this I keep think the Chiefs went into this draft with a particular situation in mind.

Late in games when the running game goes out the window, you want speed on the EDGE's. Frank Clark filled that roll the last few years but that was about all we had. With the guys we have now we could rush 3 and drop 8.

Thompson-Jones-FAU (It only takes one to break through)

On the back end we're loaded with in the secondary and could play 4 safeties and four CB's. That's going to be very tough to score on.

Chiefs could beat you with Mahomes or this 3-4 package.

[Rasputin]

I bet this guy can block a bunch of field goals and punts for us. I'd really try to coach him up on doing that. Thinking the possibilities

[Tribal Warfare]

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[staylor26]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">BJ Thompson vs Texas Tech. He is number 3 aligned out wide in a 4 point stance. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chiefs</a> <a href="https://t.co/B9xsLKCkcH">pic.twitter.com/B9xsLKCkcH</a></p>&mdash; Nick Jacobs (@Jacobs71) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jacobs71/status/1652729226708111362?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 30, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Megatron96]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">BJ Thompson vs Texas Tech. He is number 3 aligned out wide in a 4 point stance. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chiefs</a> <a href="https://t.co/B9xsLKCkcH">pic.twitter.com/B9xsLKCkcH</a></p>&mdash; Nick Jacobs (@Jacobs71) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jacobs71/status/1652729226708111362?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 30, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Reminds me a little bit of a young Dunlap at times. Not saying that's what he'll become, but the way he moves and uses his length reminds me of Carlos.

[Pitt Gorilla]

You mean like this?


https://www.instagram.com/reel/Crobwk7u5Oi/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D

Damn, son.

[ghak99]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">BJ Thompson vs Texas Tech. He is number 3 aligned out wide in a 4 point stance. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chiefs</a> <a href="https://t.co/B9xsLKCkcH">pic.twitter.com/B9xsLKCkcH</a></p>&mdash; Nick Jacobs (@Jacobs71) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jacobs71/status/1652729226708111362?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 30, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Couldn't fap to that.

I guess I'm just not seeing what everyone else is.

[DJ's left nut]

Every time he tries to convert speed to power I just want to pat him on the head like an angry toddler....

"Awww - that's just adorable. You keep at it, little buddy..."

I mean the moment those arms get extended, the rush is done. He goes straight up, loses leverage and can't do anything to re-anchor because he's just not big enough.

But again - duh. I don't think anyone would argue otherwise regarding his performance to date. The question is can he add weight and maintain the explosion. That's the nature of 3rd day picks - they aren't gonna be fully formed unless they're punters or fullbacks.

Early on though, I wonder if you couldn't get some value by lining him up alongside Jones and forcing the OT to get back fast. Just send him blasting up the arc and get that OT hustling back into his set before he can give Jones that chuck. It would clear the Gs outside shoulder so now the G is left really with trying to guide him inside for C help or with trying to take him head-up.

Which kinda gives Jones control of the rep.

But yeah - right now he's a guided missile or a decoy. Even those of us who are big fans of the pick have never argued otherwise. At best right now he can use the get-off to get the OT back and then set up that spin move if he catches one of them cheating.

He doesn't have to win 20% of his reps to have an impact. He can get 4-5 sacks this year being little more than he is right now and play a complementary part in the DL writ large picking up a couple more.

[BossChief]

I can absolutely see packages against Cincy, NY and Buffalo in the playoffs where we have Thompson in as an OLB and he cheats up to a wide 9 and destroys the edge and we still drop 6

I’m looking at you, Orlando.

You’re going to need to clean up that piss and get changed.

[Megatron96]

Not sure you can put 20 pounds on this kid. he's pretty narrow. Even if you could, it probably would slow him down too much.

[Kiimo]

Okay I'll be that guy







can he catch

[Dante84]

Something that he can learn to do quickly to add value is getting his hands in the air at the right time to block the pass or obstruct the view. In games against Denver and Houston, or other shorter QBs, that is a plus.

I can already see him being effective from the edge on a WR screen or a pass to the flats. Make the QB take an extra beat to lob it over him, and give Sneed enough time to come in and clean up.

[Megatron96]

Okay I'll be that guy







can he catch

yep. Next Travis Kelce but he can rush the passer.:eek: