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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/res...n_rostDen.html
Also, he has a couple videos posted on a profile page at the NUC web site: http://nationalunderclassmen.ning.co...ource=activity
Could be a sleeper prospect from in-state this cycle.
I'll keep looking, but here's one:Originally Posted by Buffnik
Zeke Bishop, River Thompson, Lex Smith
http://nucfootball.blogspot.com
June 4, 2010:
http://nucfootball.blogspot.com/2010...-schumans.htmlRiver "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.
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.
Good maybe he can get Ezekial Bishop to come with him
Dude has some serious flow.
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.
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."
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