*****The BJ Thompson Thread*****
 

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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>

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

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

Can't beat a good ol BJ

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

210 pounds somebody explain that to me please

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.

Good size for a big WR.

What position is he playing?

No ****ing way he's 210

He's put on more weight since then, but yeah undersized guy they are hoping a NFL weight training program will mold.

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

All the draft profiles have him listed at 240lbs

I saw on the screen they said LB.

So where is Veach playing him, eventually?

<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>

Guy looks like a mutant spider

Cool! My parents used to love his music!

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.

Tanoh Kpassagnon lite

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

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

i hope he plays like one too

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.

Another Kaindoh?

He was bigger than that last season.

Thats gotta be a mistake dude

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

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

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.

He's not 210.

235-240ish.

Doggy.

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

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.

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

A more athletic lighter Jared Allen maybe?

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

Grabbed him in the CP mock draft...

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 ****ed now.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Exclusively drafted to embarrass OBJ when we play the Bengals

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

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.

Have to catch him first.

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

<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>

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

Poor man’s Jason Taylor. Size comp anyway

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

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

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

Reminds me of David Irving.

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Those guys ****ing suck.

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!

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

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.

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.

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

Brought in just for Bengals games to torch Orlando Brown

:clap::thumb:

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.

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.

GOOD

Por que no los dos?

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.

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.

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

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

This was just kicking a corpse.

Uzi finished off Clark, IMO.

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

another freaky athlete

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fu58teCW...jpg&name=small

They drafted one in the 1st...

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