Shaq Thompson NFL Draft 2015: Scouting Report, Grade for Panthers' Rookie

STRENGTHSYou won't find many players with Shaq Thompson's versatility. He lined up at running back, linebacker and safety for Washington and produced at each spot. Some evaluators feel his best long-term position may be at running back. Thompson shows top-level quickness in space and is fast enough to run down ball-carriers all over the field. He's shown the strength to attack the edge and the agility to play in coverage. He projects as a three-down linebacker and a star nickel linebacker.WEAKNESSESThompson doesn't yet show great instincts at linebacker and too frequently wins with athleticism and not read-and-react skills.2014 STATISTICSTackles: 80Sacks: 1.0Tackles for Loss: 2.5COMBINE RESULTS40: 4.64 secondVertical: 33.5"Broad: 117"Three-Cone Drill: 6.99 secondsPRO COMPARISON: NaVorro Bowman, San Francisco 49ersThompson isn't as strong as Bowman, but he's a similar athlete and, likewise, is a player who could dominate as a nickel linebacker/safety. His range and coverage ability are very similar to Bowman's.FINAL GRADE: 6.99/9.00 (Rookie Starter)
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