Cody Thompson Scouting Report

By: Alex Khvatov

Height: 6’2

Weight: 205

Position: WR

College: Toledo

Number: 25

Strengths

Good size

Excellent hands

Polished route runner

Big-play threat

Excels on double moves

Great hand/eye coordination

Uses a devastating spin move after the catch

Knows how to use his body to his advantage

More quick than fast

Smart player

Finds soft openings in zone coverage

Good athlete

Quick in and out of his breaks

Tracks the ball well over his shoulder

Versatile WR (lines up outside and in the slot)

Weaknesses

Average speed

A bit of a body catcher

Lacks that burst off the line of scrimmage

Durability concerns

Other Notes

Holds Toledo record with 30 career TD receptions

Second in school history in receiving yards and yards per catch

Played QB in high school

Overview

Cody Thompson is one of those players that is flying under the radar.  He is one of my favorite receivers in this draft.  He projects as a slot wideout at the next level.  His hands and route running ability stand out in this average WR class.  He should be a day 3 pick.