Chargers Select Speedster WR Brenen Thompson in Round 4

The Chargers selected Mississippi State wide receiver Brenen Thompson in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Despite his small frame at 5’9 and 164 pounds, Thompson blazed a 4.26-second 40-yard dash at the Combine. He led the SEC with 1,054 receiving yards last year and ranked 11th nationally in deep-ball production. While his size is an outlier, his elite speed and 2.77 yards per route run suggest potential as a dangerous deep threat and spike-week fantasy contributor.