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'11 CO CB River Thompson (PWO to Colorado)

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Denver East H.S. (Denver, CO)

Ht: 5-foot-9
Wt: 160 lbs
40: 4.61 secs

Rivals rating: NR CB
Scout rating: NR CB
ESPN rating: NR CB

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Looking for a better photo.

Thompson is a team captain at East and a nice prospect at cornerback and as a return man. 2nd Team All Conference as a junior, Thompson compiled 43 Tackles, 24 Pass break Ups, 2 Int. Teammates with Ezekial Bishop, both shined at the National Underclassmen Combine in Denver on May 30th. Here's the links to River's measurables from that event: http://nationalunderclassmen.com/resultsDenver/jun_rostDen.html

Also, he has a couple videos posted on a profile page at the NUC web site: http://nationalunderclassmen.ning.com/profile/RiverThompson?xg_source=activity

Could be a sleeper prospect from in-state this cycle.
 
http://nucfootball.blogspot.com

June 4, 2010:
River "King" Thompson had every reason to feel like a million bucks following the combine. The 5'8 147 lb d-back was a menace during the 1 on 1's, pressuring the WR's to the max. He had great recovery speed, can change directions on the dime and plays the ball very well. Thompson was also the best pure athlete during the class of 2011 session, with a 33 inch vertical, 9'8 broad jump, 4.12 shuttle run and 4.62 40. His size will be a concern for some programs, but his skills can't be questioned.
http://nucfootball.blogspot.com/2010/06/denver-co-11th-grade-nuc-schumans.html
River Thompson
Denver East HS, CO
Thompson was feeling like royalty after winning the Combine King and DB MVP awards. The 5'8 147 lb phenom athlete had a 33 inch vertical, 9'8 broad jump, ran a blazing 4.12 shuttle, 4.61 40 and was in a league of his own during 1 on 1's. Thompson has quick feet, a nice back pedal, good recovery speed and plays the ball well.
 
River would be a good walk on if we could get him that way. Otherwise, he's likely to play college in a lower division.
 
River led the state with 8 interceptions in 2010.

There have been some message board whispers that CU and Tennessee are talking to him.
 
Looking for a better photo.

Thompson is a team captain at East and a nice prospect at cornerback and as a return man. 2nd Team All Conference as a junior, Thompson compiled 43 Tackles, 24 Pass break Ups, 2 Int. Teammates with Ezekial Bishop, both shined at the National Underclassmen Combine in Denver on May 30th. Here's the links to River's measurables from that event: http://nationalunderclassmen.com/resultsDenver/jun_rostDen.html



Also, he has a couple videos posted on a profile page at the NUC web site: http://nationalunderclassmen.ning.com/profile/RiverThompson?xg_source=activity

Could be a sleeper prospect from in-state this cycle.

Good maybe he can get Ezekial Bishop to come with him
 
River would be a good walk on if we could get him that way. Otherwise, he's likely to play college in a lower division.

Probably. He isnt exactly a 4.3 guy. pretty slow for a guy with his size. the small ones are usually the fastest. what does he do in the weight room?
 
i dont see embo offering. the kid should go to unc and hopefully can bulk up 147lb db wont cut it in the pac 12.
 
River led the state with 8 interceptions in 2010.

There have been some message board whispers that CU and Tennessee are talking to him.


That is repeated in this Post article. At least that RIVER is interested in CU. No idea what Embree thinks.

There's a nice write up in the Post here:

Brian Dawkins high school player of the week
East's River Thompson stands tall at home

Read more: East's River Thompson stands tall at home - The Denver Post http://www.denverpost.com/sports/ci_16989833#ixzz1AJDGknA9

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Rivals Update from earlier in January.

Thompson has not received any scholarship offers. But he has drawn some recruiting interest from Tennessee, Colorado, South Florida and Kansas State among others.

"Colorado was recruiting our safety (Ezekiel Bishop) so they ended up seeing me through watching him. They are going to a new conference with a whole new coaching staff. They are also losing their two starting corners - Jalil Brown and Jimmy Smith - so that would be a good program to join."​
 
I had the impression BinVA was asking if people thought this kid would be a PWO, not for its definition.

Considering the source, you're likely right. My bad.

That was my thought on River from the first, that he'd be a lower division prospect or invited to walk on at CU. He's a playmaker, but he's undersized without having the blazing speed to make up for that.

However, if he's running a 4.6 without ever having been coached on the 40 or training for speed, then he's likely faster than that on the field and could be the type of walk on who could blossom under a BCS school's strength & conditioning program + training table & coaching. Never know if he's done growing either.
 
Never know if he's done growing either.

He'd better not be if he's going to live up to the "Big Thompson" nickname.

On topic though, is there any kind of specific designation (full inclusion in workouts, extra training, use of facilities) for Preferred Walk Ons or is that just a coaches designation to give to players who they expect to be able to earn a roster spot without much difficulty?
 
He'd better not be if he's going to live up to the "Big Thompson" nickname.

On topic though, is there any kind of specific designation (full inclusion in workouts, extra training, use of facilities) for Preferred Walk Ons or is that just a coaches designation to give to players who they expect to be able to earn a roster spot without much difficulty?

A preferred (or "invited") walk on is recruited by the coaching staff and has one of the 105 roster spots reserved for him in fall camp. Other walk ons may have to wait until the rosters have expanded before they are able to join the team.

Once guys are on the team, they all get full access to training and facilities.
 
A preferred (or "invited") walk on is recruited by the coaching staff and has one of the 105 roster spots reserved for him in fall camp. Other walk ons may have to wait until the rosters have expanded before they are able to join the team.

Once guys are on the team, they all get full access to training and facilities.
but not the food court.
 
Really glad he joined the program as a PWO. Hopefully he's a late developer and he'll fill out a bit. If he can add some size, he's got the skill to play.
 
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