Wide Receiver · Los Angeles Chargers
Brenen Thompson — 2026 Fantasy Outlook
Source dated 2026-08-31 · PPR rank · Season-long projection
Analysis by Shawn Childs, from his 2026 guide — his words, unedited.
After three quiet seasons at Texas and Oklahoma, Thompson finally soared in 2024 after transferring to Mississippi State. He caught 57 of his 90 targets for 1,054 yards and six touchdowns while gaining an impressive 18.5 yards per catch. His best value came in four games (6/133/2, 7/155, 6/107, and 4/106). Thompson had a floor of six catches in six matchups.
He ran a 4.26 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine. Thompson is an undersized wideout (5’9” and 165 lbs.) who brings elusive quickness off the line of scrimmage, even against press coverage. His challenged comes catching in tight quarters.
Fantasy Outlook
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