Mike McDaniel Pushed Hard for Chargers to Draft WR With 4.26 Speed
Summary
Los Angeles Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel strongly recommended drafting wide receiver Brenen Thompson, known for his very fast 4.26-second 40-yard dash time. The Chargers picked Thompson in the fourth round, and McDaniel expressed high excitement about Thompson joining the team.Key Facts
- Mike McDaniel is the offensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Chargers.
- McDaniel pushed the team's general manager to draft wide receiver Brenen Thompson from Mississippi State.
- The Chargers selected Thompson with the fifth pick in the fourth round of the NFL draft.
- Thompson ran a 4.26-second 40-yard dash, the fastest among wide receivers at the NFL combine.
- Thompson caught 57 passes for 1,054 yards and six touchdowns last college season.
- He averaged 18.5 yards per catch during his college career.
- Thompson’s big plays include 10 touchdown catches averaging nearly 40 yards each.
- Thompson will compete for the Chargers’ WR3 spot behind other receivers like Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston.
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