Strengths

• Plays fast and confident. Covers a lot of ground in the short half of the field and is slippery after the catch.
• Has very good initial burst to beat coverage at the line of scrimmage with the quick-twitch moves to redirect in any direction and create separation.
• Has the strong hands any NFL wide receiver coach and quarterback would covet. Tracks the deep ball over either shoulder and brings in passes fluidly without breaking stride downfield.
• Fluid athlete with explosive burst and speed to stretch the field and breeze past defenders. Has a quick first step and gets to top speed in a hurry.
• Balanced, savvy route runner with top field awareness, setting up and selling routes beautifully.
• Does a nice job locating and tracking deep passes and is a legitimate vertical threat. Willing to go up and attack the ball.
• Has a knack for getting open and is a quarterback's best friend - passers just need to toss the ball in his area and he'll come down with it.
• Flashes the foot quickness and toughness to handle slot duties at the next level and lines up all over the field. Dangerous with the ball in his hands.

Weaknesses

• Doesn't have the size to consistently win on the outside, but can be productive working the middle of the field and as a return man.
• Does not always use his hands to secure deep throws, allowing the ball into his pads and chest.

Deven Thompkins percentiles vs other Wide Receiver's (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)