*****The Darwin Thompson Thread*****
 

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I JUST CAME SO HARD. HOLY **** MY DREAM HAS COME TRUE

A friggen RB? WTF? Best player available? Derrel and Damien weren't enough?

He'll get cut in 2 years

DAT?

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">&quot;Rocked-up muscle definition with under 5 percent body fat on his frame…dynamic start-stop athleticism to dart away from pursuit…goes zero-to-60 in a<br>blink to obliterate pursuit lines.&quot;<a href="https://twitter.com/dpbrugler?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@dpbrugler</a> on RB Darwin Thompson.<br><br>Yes.</p>&mdash; BJ Kissel (@ChiefsReporter) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChiefsReporter/status/1122243253783486464?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 27, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

https://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showthread.php?t=321868

KEEP DOUBTING. DARWIN IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN MCCAFFREY AND SPROLES HAVE A BABY

I think he'll be a good RB, or at least a decent one, or maybe not good at all, but at least he will probably play RB for maybe the Chiefs.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Chiefs just landed Darwin Thompson, who is on a short list with former Chiefs RB Kareem Hunt of the most difficult RBs to bring down in recent CFB seasons. <a href="https://t.co/WLbJeXpO6j">https://t.co/WLbJeXpO6j</a></p>&mdash; Ryan McCrystal (@Ryan_McCrystal) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ryan_McCrystal/status/1122243701512843265?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 27, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Speed speed speed.

JIMP

https://www.nfl.com/prospects/darwin...c-ebd0636e801c

according to this he's JAG

midget running backs can work, Lindsay did pretty good last year. We'll see if he gets carries or not.

SURVIVAL OF THE FASTEST!!!

Pile them up in the later rounds. You will always need another.

He's really good as a WR.

I think Reid has seen some of that wheel route stuff out of WVU and wants Dtrainn to catch a screen and run for 70 yards.

Offense just got another fun weapon.

I like this pick. He's super fast, but doens't look like the body type of someone who gets hurt easily. Hopefully he can catch, because he can play some out of the slot. Fits with our style of running game.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">With pick 214 in the 2019 NFL Draft, the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chiefs</a> select Darwin Thompson, RB, Utah State.<br> <br>Darwin Thompson posted a Great <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RAS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RAS</a> with V.Poor size, Good speed, Elite explosiveness, Good agility at the RB position. <a href="https://t.co/kxkVTjQfYj">pic.twitter.com/kxkVTjQfYj</a></p>&mdash; Kent Lee Platte (@MathBomb) <a href="https://twitter.com/MathBomb/status/1122243452564123649?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 27, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

This guy's a...wait for it...natural selection for an Andy Reid offense.

*Rim shot.

Holthus owes me royalties when he runs that into the ground

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Darwin Thompson lasted until the last pick of the sixth round. Everything, from his game tape to his advanced stats, suggests he&#39;ll be one of the biggest steals of 2019. <br><br>He&#39;s gonna feast in Kansas City<a href="https://t.co/TiPtqZobuW">https://t.co/TiPtqZobuW</a></p>&mdash; Christian D&#39;Andrea (@TrainIsland) <a href="https://twitter.com/TrainIsland/status/1122245532557164544?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 27, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

23 Bench Press... least that is impressive...

Getting horney just thinking about the plays Reid will draw up for this guy!!!!

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">New <a href="https://twitter.com/Chiefs?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Chiefs</a> RB Darwin Thompson forced 48 missed tackles and had 765 yards after contact last season for Utah State. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NFLDraft?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NFLDraft</a> <a href="https://t.co/WR2NzbPYoj">pic.twitter.com/WR2NzbPYoj</a></p>&mdash; Pro Football Focus (@PFF) <a href="https://twitter.com/PFF/status/1122244415630848000?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 27, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Holy shit!! What a steal this guy was

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Well well....Darwin Thompson to the Chiefs is interesting. He had the best 2018 broken tackle+eluded tackle profile in the class. Solid YAC. Good receiving efficiency. Interesting.</p>&mdash; Mike Clay (@MikeClayNFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeClayNFL/status/1122245152557490178?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 27, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Andy is making up for Hill's lost production. I like it.

"we reviewed his film, and he's never on the ground" /Veach

34 percent of this guys touches were for a first down or TD

Thompson is among the most explosive athletes in this draft. He has a naturally low center of gravity and displays outstanding contact balance in bouncing off tacklers. Lateral agility and quick feet make him even more elusive. He’s deadly in space, with a third gear to run away from DBs. Can split out wide and create separation as a route runner

Whew, gonna need a cigarette after that profile... Veach is working feverishly to offset the Hill situation

Great sizzle pick

Twitter draft nerds love the shit out of this pick and team matchup

Mahomes will make anyone a star!

He's going to completely alter the dynamics of this offense in ways we don't even understand yet. This is big.

His player comp is Tarik Cohen. Cohen out of college was compared to wait for it... Tyreek Hill

With Mahomes, we're going speed, speed, speed with any offensive skill player picks. It makes sense.

This guy will contribute big time!!

Might as well get Emmanuel Hall as a UDFA

Is my boner justified?

He looks like a tackle-breaking machine.

I was watching his legs during runs and he did kinda remind me of BS a bit.

Muggsy Bo-gues of football

I am officially hard!!

He's going to be the Chief's Darwin Award winner this year!

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thompson can scoot and has exceptional balance. Sign me up for that. <a href="https://t.co/kg9hGQMlQZ">pic.twitter.com/kg9hGQMlQZ</a></p>&mdash; Seth Keysor (@RealMNchiefsfan) <a href="https://twitter.com/RealMNchiefsfan/status/1122245048295403520?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 27, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

This dude is Kareem Hunt plus DAT combined into one

His running reminded you of Breeland Speaks? That’s not good.

My favorite position and my favorite playstyle for RBs. Can't wait to see what he can do.

Barry Sanders agrees!

I LOVE THIS

Looks like an instant weapon.

You can line him up as a RB. Put him in the slot. Out wide.

This has been an excellent draft.

Plus he is so fast - he can run and get Andy a hotdog at the concession stand during a timeout and still not miss the next play. :)

Hardman and Thompson on the field together is gunna be fun. Cant wait to see them integrated into the offense.

This DK Metcalf brother??

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Darwin Thompson to the Chiefs �� <a href="https://t.co/Hlyn2z4maT">https://t.co/Hlyn2z4maT</a></p>&mdash; devin mcintyre (@devinmci) <a href="https://twitter.com/devinmci/status/1122252203740278786?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 27, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

This. Getting Clark and this draft has made me come around on Veach

It's like we took DAT, gave him Tyreek's body mass and Kareem's refusal to be tackled.


I'm in heaven.

"Overall, Thompson is a Tarik Cohen-type of prospect: undersized with minimal power, but his start-stop athleticism and instant juice make him a dangerous player in a complementary role."


<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thompson can scoot and has exceptional balance. Sign me up for that. <a href="https://t.co/kg9hGQMlQZ">pic.twitter.com/kg9hGQMlQZ</a></p>&mdash; Seth Keysor (@RealMNchiefsfan) <a href="https://twitter.com/RealMNchiefsfan/status/1122245048295403520?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 27, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thompson says his visit with the Chiefs was his best visit due to his connection and relationship with the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chiefs</a> coaching staff. Says he wants to be a coach (perhaps &quot;a life coach) after his NFL career and sees the Chiefs pushing him as a player and a person in his time in KC. <a href="https://t.co/OnHmFoNnsq">https://t.co/OnHmFoNnsq</a></p>&mdash; Sports Radio 810 WHB (@SportsRadio810) <a href="https://twitter.com/SportsRadio810/status/1122252787881058304?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 27, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Wow....he looks like Tyreek ROFL

This kid looks legit.

Now that's a muscle hamster.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Darwin Thompson says his visit to Kansas City pre-draft was his best visit. Loved meeting RB coach Deland McCullough, OC Eric Bieniemy and Andy Reid. Wants to go into player development and coaching when he&#39;s done playing, sees himself in McCullough and Bieniemy.</p>&mdash; Matt Derrick (@mattderrick) <a href="https://twitter.com/mattderrick/status/1122252761410744323?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 27, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Eh, that’s me on a bad week

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">More on new <a href="https://twitter.com/Chiefs?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Chiefs</a> RB Darwin Thompson<br><br>86.3 Rushing grade (#21)<br>73.8 Receiving grade (#32)<br>76.6 Pass Block grade (#30)<br><br>#1 Elusive Rating in NCAA (100+ carries) at 176.6<br><br>5.07 Yards After Contact per Attempt (#8 RB)<br><br>50.5% of yards were on 15+ yard plays (#30 RB)<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ChiefsKingdom?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ChiefsKingdom</a> <a href="https://t.co/rchFCEiD8g">pic.twitter.com/rchFCEiD8g</a></p>&mdash; PFF KC Chiefs (@PFF_Chiefs) <a href="https://twitter.com/PFF_Chiefs/status/1122260023772631047?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 27, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Hes not particularly fast, in NFL terms.

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Lol he’s clearly bigger than Reek

He has elite 20 speed. Not elite 40 speed. He's not Jamaal but he's faster than Kareem Hunt and Alvin Kamara.

He doesn’t need to be quite as fast as Tyreek if he can break tackles in the NFL like he did in his videos. The guy looks really hard to bring down in space.

Dude is a strong lil mf'er
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Unbelievable lift by <a href="https://twitter.com/DTRAINN5?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DTRAINN5</a> today...dude is 195 lbs. and handled 500 lbs. with ease on the Front Squat today...no belt or support of any kind and a FULL SQUAT <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/frontsquat?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#frontsquat</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/fullsquat?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#fullsquat</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/depth?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#depth</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/freak?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#freak</a> <a href="https://t.co/4FPDUzL3NN">pic.twitter.com/4FPDUzL3NN</a></p>&mdash; David Scholz (@coachscholz) <a href="https://twitter.com/coachscholz/status/1020112528557322240?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 20, 2018</a></blockquote>
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You’ve had your second chance, Tyreek

He's a stacked little ****er, isn't he?

Looks like a nice perimeter tool. Great in space, screen game, passes in the flats, etc.

Why?

I think most of this board doesn't believe in Darwin.:rolleyes:

Major General, The ammunition for the cannon has arrived/Patrick

This one's for you, Saccopoo, wherever you are!

Haters gonna hate. Nice pick again Veach.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Washington State&#39;s James Williams was tackled on first contact on just 57.4% of his rushes in 2018, ranking 2nd among qualifying FBS backs. <br><br>Utah State&#39;s Darwin Thompson ranks 5th at 59.6%.<br><br>Two names you shouldn&#39;t sleep on in the 2019 NFL Draft.</p>&mdash; Austin Gayle (@PFF_AustinGayle) <a href="https://twitter.com/PFF_AustinGayle/status/1094297847384678400?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 9, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

This is one of those posts that will be bumped in 2 years with a "LMAO".

Sproles 2.0

Like the pick actually. Good complementary back.

Considering he did this all with no high picks in any round is even more impressive.

And this years Darwin award goes to Thompson