Deionte Thompson | S | Alabama
Height | 6-2
Weight | 196
Class | RS Junior
Thompson is the latest in a long line of Alabama defensive backs to be considered first-round draft selections. He flies around the field hunting the football and plays that game “full tilt, full time”. He’s got great speed and acceleration which allows him to cover a great amount of range. Thompson is quick-footed and fluid through the hips. He has no trouble getting out of breaks of flipping his hips to turn and run.
Thompson is a feisty tackler that comes out of nowhere to make plays. He shows no fear taking on bigger players and has a real knack for the ball, though he has the tendency to be a bit out of control when coming down at times. Thompson will need to improve on his technique and mental processing, as he can be bite in coverage leaving his zone by tracking the quarterback’s eyes.
