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Thompson

A 2015 sixth-round pick of the Vikings, Thompson has now been cut by two NFC North teams in the last eight months. He played left tackle at Oklahoma.

A 2015 sixth-round pick of the Vikings, Thompson is already on his third NFL team. He’ll compete for a roster spot behind Terron Armstead, Zach Strief, and Andrus Peat.

Thompson manned Oklahoma’s blindside the past two seasons, but enters the big leagues with questions about his technique and work ethic. He also needs to work on his run blocking. Thompson is long armed (34 7/8") and sufficiently athletic (5.30 forty, 29-inch vertical).

Thompson reverted to I.R. after suffering a preseason concussion. He was released without an injury settlement, suggesting he’s fully healthy. A sixth-round pick, Thompson should draw practice squad interest.

Thompson (6'5/324) made 29 starts for the Sooners, playing left tackle as a junior and senior. He was a first-team All-Big 12 pick by the conference’s coaches in 2014, allowing just one sack despite playing through a foot injury. Long armed (34 7/8") and adequately athletic (5.30 forty, 29-inch vertical), Thompson’s weaknesses are run blocking, shoddy technique, and a reputation for laziness. If Thompson takes to NFL coaching, he could become a plus pass-protecting left tackle. If not, he could be out of the league quickly. The Vikings view Thompson as a swing tackle or guard.