2016 NFL Draft: 5 Players The New York Giants Must Target
By Neal Lynch
2. Darian Thompson, FS (Boise State Broncos)
Thompson is the highest rated free safety in the draft by NFLDraftScout.com and CBS Sports while DraftTek has him at #2 behind Florida State’s Jalen Ramsey.
- Jim Thorpe Award Semifinalist (2015)
- FWAA All-America Second Team (2015)
- PhilSteele.com All-America Second Team (2015)
- Associated Press All-America Third Team (2015)
- Sports Illustrated All-America Honorable Mention (2015)
- CBSSports.com All-America Second Team (2014)
- 2x All-Mountain West First Team (2014-15)
- Mountain West’s all-time interceptions leader (19), passing Eric Weddle
- Led Broncos with 5 interceptions
- Second on team with 65 tackles (37 solo)
- Tied for second on the team with 8.5 tackles-for-loss and two forced fumbles
From WalterFootball:
"“Thompson continued his strong play in 2015 as he has totaled 65 tackles with four passes broken up and five interceptions. The senior has an impressive combination of size, tackling ability, instincts and ball skills. He had a big junior year with seven interceptions and 71 tackles. As a sophomore, Thompson recorded 63 tackles and four interceptions.”"
ALTERNATE PICK: Jeremy Cash (Duke Blue Devils), Jalen Mills (LSU Tigers), Keanu Neal (Florida Gators), Devon Bush (Miami Hurricanes)
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