Deven Thompkins
American football player (born 1999)
Deven Thompkins (born December 23, 1999) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). He has previously played in the NFL for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Carolina Panthers, and Atlanta Falcons. 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.
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