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PositiveProjectionSep 15, 2026Hogs Haven
Devan Thompkins, a 6'5", 300-pound senior DL transfer from USC to Alabama, looks like a versatile defensive lineman that would fit the Commanders' front. He moves well for his size with quickness to disengage from blocks or beat them to the spot; he has the strength to stand his ground in the run game or bull rush in the pass game. JJ Zachariason notes Thompkins' skillset would be an asset in Daronte Jones' defense. Thompkins contributed six tackles, two sacks, and a forced fumble in Alabama's win over Kentucky.
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NegativeRoleSep 6, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
The 26-year-old wide receiver (5-foot-8, 155 pounds, 4.35-second 40-yard dash) was signed as a July 27 free-agent addition and dominated preseason return reps: seven kickoffs for 198 yards (28.3 yards per return average, long of 33) and four punts for 25 yards (6.3 yards per return average, long of 12). Thompkins was waived on cutdown day (Aug. 30) and signed to the practice squad the following day. The source notes he may yo-yo from practice squad to active roster during the regular season as a return man option.
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NegativeRoleSep 6, 2026Silver And Black Pride
Thompkins, a 26-year-old wide receiver added as a late free agent on July 27, dominated preseason return reps with seven kickoffs for 198 yards (28.3 yards per return average, long of 33) and four punts for 25 yards (6.3 yards per return average, long of 12). Standing 5-foot-8 and 155 pounds with a 4.35-second 40-yard dash, he was waived on Aug. 30 and signed to the practice squad the following day. The source expects him to yo-yo between the practice squad and active roster during the regular season as a call-up candidate.
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NegativeUsageAug 18, 2026Silver And Black Pride
Thompkins was targeted in the slot on in-route opportunities during Mendoza's preseason debut. In one example, Mendoza had a clear window to hit Thompkins on an in-route against a corner with outside leverage, with the middle linebacker widening to open the window further, but Mendoza hesitated and the window closed. In another play, Thompkins ran an angle route from the slot with good separation opportunity, but Mendoza turned down the throw due to the nickel corner breaking on the route.
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NegativeRoleAug 12, 2026Silver And Black Pride
Thompkins, 26, is a 5-8, 155-pound veteran wide receiver signed by the Raiders as a free agent after four NFL seasons (36 games) with Tampa Bay, Carolina, and Atlanta. He has 29 career receptions and 13 carries. The source notes he is slight but fast and versatile, with potential to help the Raiders in the return game if he flashes in preseason; general manager Spytek's prior connection to Thompkins (from Tampa Bay) suggests organizational confidence in the signing.
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PositiveRoleAug 12, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Defensive coordinator Kane Wommack gushed over fifth-year senior transfer Devan Thompkins, who will play meaningful snaps at Bandit in 2026. Wommack highlighted Thompkins's combination of athleticism and physicality as a tough assignment for tight ends in one-on-one situations, giving Alabama a key advantage against opponents' running games. Wommack stated: 'he's going to be really hard to be able to say Okay, we're going to put a tight end one-on-one with him and win in that C-gap area.' Wommack believes Thompkins may well turn out to be the most dominant free agent signing of the entire college football offseason.
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PositiveNewsJul 30, 202632BeatWriters
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#Raiders just wrapped up practice. It was a strong day for the offense. - Fernando Mendoza and Kirk Cousins were solid. Mendoza completed a 25-yard pass to Deven Thompkins and then made an impressive throw near the sideline to Brandon Johnson. - Cousins avoided pressure from Crosby before completing a PA throw to Brock Bowers. -Ashton Jeanty bounced to the outside before sprinting down the sideline for a big gain. - Zeke Masses continues to split first team reps with Darien Porter. - DL Tonka...

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