Draft Snapshot
Devan Thompkins is currently No. 45 on the 2027 NFL board, with current mocks placing the player between No. 12 and No. 26. The weighted average is 19.5 and the median is 21.0. Topics mentioned in the stored source commentary include athleticism and burst, positional value, and versatility. Devan Thompkins moved up 3 consensus spots from the prior snapshot. The weighted average also moved 0.0 picks earlier.
Player Information
- Position
- DL
- School
- Alabama
- Consensus rank
- #45
- Latest eligible projection published
- October 19, 2026
- Eligible draft mocks
- 26
- Player mock appearances
- 3
- Consensus projections
- 3
- Snapshot calculated
- October 19, 2026
Current Consensus
Devan Thompkins appears in 3 of 26 eligible draft mocks across 2 publications. The center of the market is pick 19.5, while the full range and team assignments show where the writers disagree.
Why Devan Thompkins Is Ranked Here
Devan Thompkins is No. 45 in the stored mock consensus, with a weighted average pick of 19.5 across 3 current player appearances. The ranking summarizes published placements; it does not establish a particular skill or guarantee professional success.
The current selections range from No. 12 to No. 26.
The stored commentary available to this summary does not establish a clear positive scouting trait. The source links and individual writer notes remain available below.
The classified commentary does not establish a specific concern here. A missing concern is not evidence that the player has no developmental questions.
Nearby consensus entries include John Henry Daley at No. 48 and Ahmad Moten Sr. at No. 55. Their placement does not by itself establish a player-specific skill advantage.
Strengths
- The stored player-specific commentary does not establish a clear strength for this summary. Projection placement alone does not establish a scouting trait.
Questions / Concerns
- The stored player-specific commentary does not establish a specific concern for this summary. That evidence limit does not establish a complete scouting assessment.
What Devan Thompkins Needs to Show Next
- Compare later player-specific evaluations with the current stored writer notes before treating the projection as evidence of professional readiness. Source detail: the current projections and their attribution are listed below.
Draft Stock Movement
Devan Thompkins moved up 3 consensus spots from the prior snapshot. The weighted average also moved 0.0 picks earlier.
| Date | Consensus rank | Weighted average pick |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 19 | 12.0 |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 20 | 12.0 |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 33 | 16.5 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 35 | 16.5 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 45 | 19.5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 46 | 19.5 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 49 | 19.5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 48 | 19.5 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 45 | 19.5 |
Mock Draft History
Potential Landing Spots
New Orleans Saints
New Orleans Saints appears in 1 of 26 current eligible mocks at an average projected pick of #12.0. The linked CBS Sports note says: Mike Renner: One of the biggest risers in this year's class, Thompkins has looked like a completely different player after transferring from USC to Alabama.. This card describes the current New Orleans Saints order connection, not team intent.
Chicago Bears
Chicago Bears appears in 1 of 26 current eligible mocks at an average projected pick of #21.0. The linked CBS Sports note says: Ryan Wilson: A USC transfer, Thompkins has shown real inside-out versatility: He can win with power, athleticism or bend around the edge.. This card describes the current Chicago Bears order connection, not team intent.
Jacksonville Jaguars
Jacksonville Jaguars appears in 1 of 26 current eligible mocks at an average projected pick of #26.0. The linked Sports Illustrated note says: Justin Melo: Alabama lineman Devan Thompkins upped his game this season following his transfer from USC, having already matched his previous career high of three sacks.. This card describes the current Jacksonville Jaguars order connection, not team intent.
What Individual Writers Are Saying
Mike Renner: One of the biggest risers in this year's class, Thompkins has looked like a completely different player after transferring from USC to Alabama.
Themes: athleticism and burstRyan Wilson: A USC transfer, Thompkins has shown real inside-out versatility: He can win with power, athleticism or bend around the edge.
Themes: positional value · athleticism and burst · versatilityJustin Melo: Alabama lineman Devan Thompkins upped his game this season following his transfer from USC, having already matched his previous career high of three sacks.
Themes: productionWhat Changed Since the Previous Update
Devan Thompkins: consensus rank moved from No. 48 to No. 45