Chargers rookie WR can turn heads
The Los Angeles Chargers selected Mississippi State wide receiver Brenen Thompson in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, hoping his elite speed will add a big-play element to their offense. At 5-foot-9 and 164 pounds, Thompson ran a 4.26-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine, drawing comparisons to speedy receivers like Tyreek Hill. With new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel emphasizing speed, Thompson could help stretch defenses and complement teammates Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston. The Chargers believe he has the potential to make highlight-reel plays early in his career.
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