Deven Thompkins

Age
26
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Sleeper ID
8253
Verdict scores
Trade Value 2,795
Win-Now 0.7/10
Consistency 0
Positional Rank 285
Trade Value Tier C
Trend → Stable
Scouting report

Summary

Deven Thompkins enters Year 5 as a depth receiver in Atlanta at age 26, ranked #539 at the position in Verdict’s dynasty score (12.0, stable trend). He logged 8.3% offensive snap share in 2025 on a stable trend — a WR5-locked profile with zero opportunity risk. Contender rosters should prioritize developing WR2 talent over holding onto 8.3% snap share depth.

Projection Rationale

Thompkins’ 8.3% snap share in a high-motion McVay-influenced offense yields situational scoring opportunities on play-action and deep targets. He logged 3 receptions on 3 targets for 27 yards and 1 first down in 2025 — stable volume, but not enough to anchor a WR1 lineup.

Injury Risk

Thompkins logged full participation in practice across every reported injury check in 2025 — no DNPs, no missed game time, and 14 starts logged at 8.3% snap share. Contact exposure remains modest given his slot-heavy role and 3 receptions on 3 targets in 2025.

Opportunity Notes

Snap share holds at 8.3% with weekly marks at 9.0% and 13.0% on Weeks 14 and 13, respectively, and one dip to 3.0% on Week 16. Thompkins runs a motion-heavy offense with Zac Robinson’s McVay-influenced system built around Penix/Cousins. No WR2 threat exists on the depth chart. With 3 receptions on 3 targets, designed slot usage remains part of the play call.

Scheme Fit Analysis

Zac Robinson’s McVay-influenced offense with heavy motion and play-action built around Penix/Cousins leverages Thompkins’ situational slot usage — the offense expects late-play creation rather than quick-game rhythm. Jeff Ulbrich’s 4-3 runs zone-heavy Cover-3 shells — disciplined and position-sound — reduce Thompkins’ contact exposure.

Trend Assessment

Stable Verdict’s trade-value model tags Thompkins as stable, reflecting his 8.3% offensive snap share across 14 games in 2025 and unchanged trend.

Ceiling / Floor

Ceiling clears 2025’s 4.7-point finish if deep targets increase past 3 receptions on 3 targets — the combination pays in custom scoring. Floor tracks near 4.7 given stable 8.3% snap share and unchanged scheme. A mid-season injury is the only realistic path to meaningful regression below that line.

Comparable Player

His role as a situational WR on a motion-heavy offense draws comparisons to D.J. Chark from 2020 Jacksonville — similar small-snap share usage, similar slot-heavy distribution, and similar deep-target risk.