Is Thompkins coming back for next season?

SLB · Post by **SLB** » November 23rd, 2021, 9:10 am

Just asking

Post by **aggies22** » November 23rd, 2021, 9:33 am

SLB wrote: ↑
November 23rd, 2021, 9:10 am
Just asking

At this point in time, I believe so.

SLB · Post by **SLB** » November 23rd, 2021, 9:52 am

aggies22 wrote: ↑
November 23rd, 2021, 9:33 am

SLB wrote: ↑
November 23rd, 2021, 9:10 am
Just asking
At this point in time, I believe so.

I saw that senior video, and I don't belief I saw Thompkins in it.

Roy McAvoy · Post by **Roy McAvoy** » November 23rd, 2021, 9:54 am

He's waiting to see which P5 school Anderson goes to next season and will transfer there with him to increase his nfl stock.

Post by **aggies22** » November 23rd, 2021, 10:25 am

SLB wrote: ↑
November 23rd, 2021, 9:52 am

aggies22 wrote: ↑
November 23rd, 2021, 9:33 am

SLB wrote: ↑
November 23rd, 2021, 9:10 am
Just asking
At this point in time, I believe so.
I saw that senior video, and I don't belief I saw Thompkins in it.

You did not.

Post by **aggies22** » November 23rd, 2021, 10:26 am

Roy McAvoy wrote: ↑
November 23rd, 2021, 9:54 am
He's waiting to see which P5 school Anderson goes to next season and will transfer there with him to increase his nfl stock.

Stop stirring the pot my man!

OrangeCountyAggie · Post by **OrangeCountyAggie** » November 23rd, 2021, 10:42 am

Probably depends on the draft evaluation he gets back from the NFL in the offseason. If he's graded in the top 4 rounds, he probably bolts.

Wondering, can guys participate in pro-day and still come back?

Post by **aggies22** » November 23rd, 2021, 11:27 am

OrangeCountyAggie wrote: ↑
November 23rd, 2021, 10:42 am
Probably depends on the draft evaluation he gets back from the NFL in the offseason. If he's graded in the top 4 rounds, he probably bolts.

Wondering, can guys participate in pro-day and still come back?

No because by the time pro-day rolls around the entry deadline for the draft has long passed.

bpd · Post by **bpd** » November 23rd, 2021, 12:35 pm

No, he is not coming back. Nor should he.

Post by **ProvoAggie** » November 23rd, 2021, 12:54 pm

SLB wrote: ↑
November 23rd, 2021, 9:52 am

aggies22 wrote: ↑
November 23rd, 2021, 9:33 am

SLB wrote: ↑
November 23rd, 2021, 9:10 am
Just asking
At this point in time, I believe so.
I saw that senior video, and I don't belief I saw Thompkins in it.

Coach said that they were only honoring seniors that had exhausted 100% of their eligibility at this time. He said that if other players choose to be done then they'll do something else for those players later.

Forrest Dupre · Post by **Forrest Dupre** » November 23rd, 2021, 4:58 pm

OrangeCountyAggie wrote: ↑
November 23rd, 2021, 10:42 am
Probably depends on the draft evaluation he gets back from the NFL in the offseason. If he's graded in the top 4 rounds, he probably bolts.

Wondering, can guys participate in pro-day and still come back?

DT is listed at 5'8" and 155 lbs on the Aggie site so he's probably smaller than that; draftscout.com lists him at 5'7" and 160 lbs. Even at his listed size, that's awfully small to be a 4th round or higher draft pick. Tyreek Hill is considered small at 5'10 and 185 but ran a 4.29 40; even then he was a 5th round pick. Draftscout.com lists Thompkins' typical 40 time at 4.42.

smfdaggie · Post by **smfdaggie** » November 23rd, 2021, 5:25 pm

Tyreek Hill went later in the draft because of his arrest for beating his pregnant girlfriend, not because of size or talent.

Blitz79 · Post by **Blitz79** » November 23rd, 2021, 5:51 pm

bpd wrote: ↑
November 23rd, 2021, 12:35 pm
No, he is not coming back. Nor should he.

This. If he has a good shot at getting drafted, which he does, he should go.

AggieFBObsession · Post by **AggieFBObsession** » November 23rd, 2021, 5:57 pm

smfdaggie wrote: ↑
November 23rd, 2021, 5:25 pm
Tyreek Hill went later in the draft because of his arrest for beating his pregnant girlfriend, not because of size or talent.

That wouldn't have stopped the Raiders from drafting him.

AggieFBObsession · Post by **AggieFBObsession** » November 23rd, 2021, 5:57 pm

smfdaggie wrote: ↑
November 23rd, 2021, 5:25 pm
Tyreek Hill went later in the draft because of his arrest for beating his pregnant girlfriend, not because of size or talent.

That wouldn't have stopped the Raiders from drafting him.

NVAggie · Post by **NVAggie** » November 23rd, 2021, 6:32 pm

We’ve had some lurkers sharing things about Deven on this board lately as wel.

taniataylor · Post by **taniataylor** » November 23rd, 2021, 7:39 pm

gomretat · Post by **gomretat** » November 24th, 2021, 11:18 am

taniataylor wrote: ↑
November 23rd, 2021, 7:39 pm
No

Mic Drop

ineptimusprime · Post by **ineptimusprime** » November 24th, 2021, 11:19 am

taniataylor wrote: ↑
November 23rd, 2021, 7:39 pm
No

Well, I guess that settles it

FloridaAggie13 · Post by **FloridaAggie13** » November 24th, 2021, 11:38 am

He has children, including one with special needs. If he can get paid, he should leave and not risk injury or dramatic changes to the program, while staying one more year trying to move up one round.

Just imagine where Jordan Love's draft stock would have been if he stuck around for the 2020 dumpster fire.

CastIronAggie · Post by **CastIronAggie** » November 24th, 2021, 12:00 pm

FloridaAggie13 wrote: ↑
November 24th, 2021, 11:38 am
He has children, including one with special needs. If he can get paid, he should leave and not risk injury or dramatic changes to the program, while staying one more year trying to move up one round.

Just imagine where Jordan Love's draft stock would have been if he stuck around for the 2020 dumpster fire.

Another example is Cardale Jones. Started like 3 games and got drafted because of it. Can you imagine how much he'd be kicking himself if he went back to Ohio State for another year instead of getting drafted? Got to get in while the market is hot.

Yossarian · Post by **Yossarian** » November 24th, 2021, 12:01 pm

I hope Thompkins gets drafted, has a lot of success, and makes a lot of money to provide a comfortable life for himself and his children. And I hope he wears a USU sweatshirt or ball cap every time he's on TV.

taniataylor · Post by **taniataylor** » November 24th, 2021, 12:44 pm

ineptimusprime wrote: ↑
November 24th, 2021, 11:19 am

taniataylor wrote: ↑
November 23rd, 2021, 7:39 pm
No
Well, I guess that settles it

Lol, I just know what I know

Aggie19 · Post by **Aggie19** » November 24th, 2021, 1:09 pm

taniataylor wrote: ↑
November 24th, 2021, 12:44 pm

ineptimusprime wrote: ↑
November 24th, 2021, 11:19 am

taniataylor wrote: ↑
November 23rd, 2021, 7:39 pm
No
Well, I guess that settles it
Lol, I just know what I know

Transferring to a P5, huh? Damnit!

Imakeitrain · Post by **Imakeitrain** » November 24th, 2021, 5:33 pm

Finish the degree and jump. He either is or isn’t an nfl receiver.

Unless the extra year will give him an
MBA or an advanced degree, get on with life. I’m not even sure transferring to a P5 will impact his stock. The scouts have seen him, they’re aware of him and there is plenty of tape.

I’d love to see him in Aggie blue for more games, but I’d love to see him succeed more. There is no reason to stay in college longer than needed. Make that paper whether it’s in the league or whatever career he chooses.

Chatman · Post by **Chatman** » November 24th, 2021, 10:27 pm

Imakeitrain wrote: ↑
November 24th, 2021, 5:33 pm
Finish the degree and jump. He either is or isn’t an nfl receiver.

“Unless the extra year will give him an
MBA or an advanced degree, get on with life. “

This has always been an interesting take on college athletes. Get on with life? What a more exciting way to live life than to play one more season of college athletics. You have an entire lifetime to “ get on with life”, but only a few short years to enjoy an experience most people only dream of. I’ve always wondered why kids are in a rush to get on with life when they could be living the life now.

Just my two cents.

TrueAG · Post by **TrueAG** » November 25th, 2021, 1:09 am

Chatman wrote: ↑
November 24th, 2021, 10:27 pm

Imakeitrain wrote: ↑
November 24th, 2021, 5:33 pm
Finish the degree and jump. He either is or isn’t an nfl receiver.

“Unless the extra year will give him an
MBA or an advanced degree, get on with life. “

This has always been an interesting take on college athletes. Get on with life? What a more exciting way to live life than to play one more season of college athletics. You have an entire lifetime to “ get on with life”, but only a few short years to enjoy an experience most people only dream of. I’ve always wondered why kids are in a rush to get on with life when they could be living the life now.

Just my two cents.
Agreed the rest of life isn't that exciting. Enjoy your youth kiddos!

Imakeitrain · Post by **Imakeitrain** » November 25th, 2021, 5:49 am

Maybe with NIL my opinion will change. But I come from the mission (entering mtc midsemester) and the 5 year track. I would be much further ahead had i never gone on a mission and took 4 years.

That is why in my opinion people should get into their career sooner.

Plus I do think Thompkins has a relatively short window to the league but the window is there. Being old is not a plus to that window

blueaggie · Post by **blueaggie** » November 25th, 2021, 9:06 am

TrueAG wrote: ↑
November 25th, 2021, 1:09 am

Chatman wrote: ↑
November 24th, 2021, 10:27 pm

Imakeitrain wrote: ↑
November 24th, 2021, 5:33 pm
Finish the degree and jump. He either is or isn’t an nfl receiver.

“Unless the extra year will give him an
MBA or an advanced degree, get on with life. “

This has always been an interesting take on college athletes. Get on with life? What a more exciting way to live life than to play one more season of college athletics. You have an entire lifetime to “ get on with life”, but only a few short years to enjoy an experience most people only dream of. I’ve always wondered why kids are in a rush to get on with life when they could be living the life now.

Just my two cents.
Agreed the rest of life isn't that exciting. Enjoy your youth kiddos!
I too agree. Seeing Thompkins play this year you can tell that he is having a great time.

Blue Sage · Post by **Blue Sage** » November 25th, 2021, 12:26 pm

blueaggie wrote: ↑
November 25th, 2021, 9:06 am

TrueAG wrote: ↑
November 25th, 2021, 1:09 am

Chatman wrote: ↑
November 24th, 2021, 10:27 pm

Imakeitrain wrote: ↑
November 24th, 2021, 5:33 pm
Finish the degree and jump. He either is or isn’t an nfl receiver.

“Unless the extra year will give him an
MBA or an advanced degree, get on with life. “

This has always been an interesting take on college athletes. Get on with life? What a more exciting way to live life than to play one more season of college athletics. You have an entire lifetime to “ get on with life”, but only a few short years to enjoy an experience most people only dream of. I’ve always wondered why kids are in a rush to get on with life when they could be living the life now.

Just my two cents.
Agreed the rest of life isn't that exciting. Enjoy your youth kiddos!
I too agree. Seeing Thompkins play this year you can tell that he is having a great time.

Right! At that age all the marketing tells you to look forward to the “future”. What they should tell you is to fully enjoy it while you can.

Yossarian · Post by **Yossarian** » November 25th, 2021, 1:11 pm

Enjoying life while young is great and should happen. But once you have kids, your priorities change. You're not living life for yourself anymore. The frivolity and enjoying the moment mentality must change. I had two kids when i graduated and didn't have the luxury of the summer road trips and skiing all winter that my classmates did. My summers were spent working 60 hour weeks and stockpiling money for school. My school years were spent completing my engineering degree and hoping to have a job when i finished. Graduate school wasnt even in the cards - i had to get out and make money to support a family. Maybe Thompkins feels the same pressure?

GUS · Post by **GUS** » November 25th, 2021, 2:25 pm

I would love to watch DT in an Aggie uniform for another season. But, I also want DT to do what's best for DT.

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