| Sat Jul 27 2013 | 11:26 | UDFA Thompkins getting work with the ones | ||||
Patriots undrafted WR Kenbrell Thompkins got some work with the first-team offense Saturday. | ||||||
Thompkins has gotten his fair share of love from the Patriots' beat writers since rookie camp, and he even received some first-team reps in minicamp practices. Ideally, the Patriots would like their younger receivers to perform well so that Molasses Mike Jenkins doesn't find his way onto the 53-man roster. | ||||||
| Source: Mike Reiss on Twitter | ||||||
| Sun Jul 21 2013 | 08:03 | Buzz builds for Patriots UDFA WR Thompkins | ||||
According to ESPN Boston, Friday's release of Donald Jones was tied at least in part to UDFA WR Kenbrell Thompkins' "strong work" at spring practices. | ||||||
The Pats salvaged a $200,000 training camp reporting bonus by cutting Jones, but Thompkins practiced so well that he earned first-team reps by the end of minicamp. Reliable beat writer Mike Reiss deems Thompkins "the under-the-radar Patriots offensive player who has arguably built more momentum than any other." Worth a look in all dynasty leagues, Thompkins is also a favorite of Rookie Scouting Portfolio's Matt Waldman, who has a terrific eye for talent. | ||||||
| Source: ESPN Boston | ||||||
| Sun Jul 7 2013 | 14:57 | Thompkins facing tough odds to make Patriots | ||||
ESPN Boston gives undrafted WR Kenbrell Thompkins a "25 percent" chance of making the 53-man roster. | ||||||
Thompkins, signed as an undrafted free agent minutes after the draft, had an impressive spring, but the heat will be turned up in training camp and preseason action. He's competing with veterans Michael Jenkins, Donald Jones, and Lavelle Hawkins for a roster spot. Thompkins is a deep sleeper in fantasy. | ||||||
| Source: ESPN Boston | ||||||
| Wed Jul 3 2013 | 13:04 | Kenbrell Thompkins vying for 1st-team snaps | ||||
ESPN Boston considers UDFA Kenbrell Thompkins "in the midst of a competition" for playing time as a Patriots perimeter receiver. | ||||||
The Pats are flush with inside-the-numbers pass catchers (Danny Amendola, Rob Gronkowski, Shane Vereen, Julian Edelman), but are in search of an "X" receiver to fill the 74-catch void left by Brandon Lloyd. Impressive undrafted rookie Thompkins stood out at OTAs, and will continue pushing Michael Jenkins and second-rounder Aaron Dobson for reps in training camp. He's a deep sleeper. | ||||||
| Source: ESPN Insider | ||||||
| Fri Jun 14 2013 | 14:52 | Kenbrell Thompkins looking good at OTAs | ||||
Undrafted rookie WR Kenbrell Thompkins has received first-team reps at OTAs. | ||||||
Michael Jenkins, special teamer Kamar Aiken, and UDFA Thompkins have reportedly been the "primary outside receivers," working ahead of Aaron Dobson, Josh Boyce, and Donald Jones. Thompkins went undrafted due to production and character concerns, although he's turned his life around and is a prospect to monitor. This isn't the first time we've heard he's looked good in practice. | ||||||
| Source: ESPN Boston | ||||||