Supplementary Draft pick 5th rounder - Jalen Thompson

[devilalum]

It sounds good. So I suppose the Cardinals lose a 5th round pick in 2020?

So is this guy worth the first pick in the 5th round of the 2020 draft?


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[TruColor]

Need to merge the duplicate topics:

https://www.arizonasportsfans.com/f...draft-pick-5th-rounder-jalen-thompson.313506/

 

[Mainstreet]

So is this guy worth the first pick in the 5th round of the 2020 draft?

For what it is worth, some say the Cardinals liked Jalen Thompson as much or more than fifth round pick safety Deionte Thompson.

 

[BurqueCardFan]

Well we have a habit of wasting picks in the same round on the same position in back to back years. I guess they are hoping at least one pans out, just like the QB position.

 

[Harry]

This is a solid selection as some rated him a round 4 talent or slightly better. He fits the Cards’ need to cover slot receivers and tight ends. He has good speed, good hand and excellent agility. He’ll need to add muscle to be an effective NFL run defender but his tackling form is solid. He has plenty of aggressiveness. All this is not to say he’s elite yet. His aggressiveness can cause him to take himself out of plays. He’s also sometimes gets fooled by play action.

He apparently was flagged for a banned substance and lost his final year of eligibility.

 

[Mainstreet]

There is this as well.


John Gambadoro‏Verified account @Gambo987

Some projections had Jalen Thompson with a second round grade for next years draft so Cardinals getting him with a 5th round supplemental pick could be a steal. He had 39 consecutive starts at Wash St can play the nickel and has excellent man cover skills. Lacks some size

1:44 PM - 10 Jul 2019

 

[Adrian]

There is this as well.


John Gambadoro‏Verified account @Gambo987

Some projections had Jalen Thompson with a second round grade for next years draft so Cardinals getting him with a 5th round supplemental pick could be a steal. He had 39 consecutive starts at Wash St can play the nickel and has excellent man cover skills. Lacks some size

1:44 PM - 10 Jul 2019

Having two fifth round picks to play with, certainly helped.

 

[Jetstream Green]

So we have drafted the Thompson Twins at safety... that should add some 'pop'

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[TJ]

Well we have a habit of wasting picks in the same round on the same position in back to back years. I guess they are hoping at least one pans out, just like the QB position.

We're losing Swearinger after next season, so we kind of need as many bodies as possible in the fold. Had Thompson played this season, he's a 2nd-3rd round pick in 2020. I see nothing wrong with this selection, especially since we had multiple 2020 5th round picks.

 

[Syracusecards]

So we have drafted the Thompson Twins at safety... that should add some 'pop'

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sooooo close to just posting “If I wwas King for just one day, I’d take him” without first looking to see if someone beat me to the Thompson Twins reference.

 

[Syracusecards]

sooooo close to just posting “If I wwas King for just one day, I’d take him” without first looking to see if someone beat me to the Thompson Twins reference.

anyone who tells you he is not good is telling lies lies lies yeah

 

[Azlen]

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft...-for-cardinals-pick-of-safety-jalen-thompson/

Cardinals select Jalen Thompson in Round 5
Grade: A-

Arizona has undergone one of the fastest roster overhauls I can remember under new head coach Kliff Kingsbury, and Thompson brings more versatile talent to what's quickly become an underrated secondary and safety group.

Last week, I wrote that Thompson was worthy of a Round 2 or Round 3 pick, and while that was strictly based on his film, his off-field issues don't appear to be hugely concerning, as it was reported he took an over-the-counter supplement banned by the NCAA, which led to him losing his final year of college eligibility in 2020.

At his pro day workout, Thompson measured in just over 5-foot-10 and 186 pounds, and his lack of size is the main ding I have on him as a prospect. He ran a 4.47 and 4.56 in the 40-yard dash, had a 33.5-inch vertical, and a 6.98 three-cone drill. The latter of those times would've been the sixth-fastest among all safeties at the 2019 NFL Combine. He has cornerback-like man coverage skills, twitchy athleticism, an aggressive nature when ranging all over the field in run support, and plus ball skills, as evidenced by his 10 pass breakups and six interceptions over the past two seasons with the Cougars.

 

[Solar7]

We're losing Swearinger after next season, so we kind of need as many bodies as possible in the fold. Had Thompson played this season, he's a 2nd-3rd round pick in 2020. I see nothing wrong with this selection, especially since we had multiple 2020 5th round picks.

Especially smart for Keim, who needs all of the ammo he can get, and might not be around to use any picks next year.

 

[ajcardfan]

That's the comparison I read a few weeks back based on his ability to tackle and play in the box.

That is what the article said. I watched the Crazy Pirate's team several times last year (to me, Mike Leach is must see TV) and I would lying if I said I remember him well. But he did seem to be more of a free safety and slot CB than SS/LB. That was my impression.

 

[ajcardfan]

So we have drafted the Thompson Twins at safety... that should add some 'pop'

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Just when I thought I was over the horror of The Thompson Twins..... you post this!!!

 

[Buckybird]

So is this guy worth the first pick in the 5th round of the 2020 draft?


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We won’t be picking first in the 5th round next year

I do like him better the Deonte Thompson though. I think he’s slightly bigger & a better hitter.

 

[Jetstream Green]

Just when I thought I was over the horror of The Thompson Twins..... you post this!!!

I don't care for them either but one must not miss an opportunity to be a wordsmith... or maybe one can lol

 

[RON_IN_OC]

We won’t be picking first in the 5th round next year

I do like him better the Deonte Thompson though. I think he’s slightly bigger & a better hitter.

Deonte Thompson is 6'2" and 196 lbs.

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[Metcalf Rules]

anyone who tells you he is not good is telling lies lies lies yeah

I heard he was so good opponents found it necessary to hold him now!

 

[JeffGollin]

Measurable:



http://draftanalyst.com/pro-day-workout-jalen-thompson

Had me at "arm length."

 

[GuernseyCard]

We're losing Swearinger after next season, so we kind of need as many bodies as possible in the fold. Had Thompson played this season, he's a 2nd-3rd round pick in 2020. I see nothing wrong with this selection, especially since we had multiple 2020 5th round picks.

We may lose him after next season.

 

[Krangodnzr]

Slot safeties are really valuable in the modern NFL.

Love this pick. His draw back is that he's not a plus run defender, but he's one of the best slot defenders in college football.

 

[WildBB]

Jalen T. should be in the mix in the nickle right off the bat.

The Cardinals will be waiver wire watching very closely for a vet S pick up in final cuts this year, mtl.

 

[DVontel]

Jalen T. should be in the mix in the nickle right off the bat.

The Cardinals will be waiver wire watching very closely for a vet S pick up in final cuts this year, mtl.

Why?

We already have 2 veteran S on the team.

 

[WildBB]

Why?

We already have 2 veteran S on the team.

Mtl to look to replace Ford with someone with starting experience for protection if either of the starters goes down. Ford is just OK. Hasen't stood out too much.

They go into the season with 5 safteys.