Deven Thompkins
Deven Thompkins is an American professional football wide receiver for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League. He has previously played in the NFL for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Carolina Panthers. He played college football for the Utah State Aggies.
Early life
Thompkins graduated from Dunbar High School.College career
Thompkins was a member of the Utah State Aggies for four seasons. As a sophomore, he caught 40 passes. for 536 yards and four touchdowns. Thompkins played in four games during Utah State's COVID-19-shortened 2020 season and had 20 receptions for 214 yards and one touchdown. Following the end of the season, he entered the NCAA transfer portal. Thompkins ultimately decided to return to Utah State for the 2021 season. As a senior, Thompkins caught 102 passes for 1,704 yards with 10 touchdowns and was named first-team All-Mountain West Conference and a third-team All-American by the Associated Press.Professional career
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Thompkins signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent on May 1, 2022. He was waived on August 30, and signed to the practice squad the next day. Thompkins was promoted to the active roster on December 23. He played in six games during the season, catching five passes while also returning six punts for 61 yards and 12 kickoffs for 263. In the Buccaneers' Wild Card Round loss to the Dallas Cowboys, Thompkins returned three kickoffs for 58 yards and three punts for 34.On May 30, 2024, Thompkins was waived by the Buccaneers.