The Chargers selected Brenen Thompson with the No. 105 overall pick in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL draft.The wide receiver out of Mississippi State adds speed to the Chargers room, as evidenced by his 4.26 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine (the fastest of this year's event and fourth fastest ever from a wide receiver). In 2025, Thompson led the SEC with 1,054 receiving yards and six touchdowns, averaging a remarkable 18.5 yards per catch. He gives offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel a true deep-threat in 2026.His evaluation ahead of the draft was: "Thompson's best trait is his straight line speed, but there is more to his game than just stretching defenses.
He has some deception and wiggle-room as a runner." (The Athletic)Thompson's speed makes him the perfect fit for McDaniel's scheme as the Chargers look to create an explosive offense. Here are Thompson's best highlights from his collegiate career: Mississippi St. WR Brenen Thompson finds his way to LA!Chargers just added 4.26 speed to their offense ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/lfVW0kKA0Y— B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) April 25, 2026New Charger Brenen Thompson can fly.
Another weapon for Mike McDaniel. pic.twitter.com/bV9MLdNrjv— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) April 25, 2026The Chargers just drafted Brenen Thompson.He ran a 4.26 40 yard dash 😱🔥BLAZING SPEED. pic.twitter.com/rX09USuQEL— SleeperNFL (@SleeperNFL) April 25, 2026New Chargers WR Brenen Thompson ran a 4.26 at the Combine, the third-fastest time ever for a WR 👀 pic.twitter.com/SDD46wJShU— NFL (@NFL) April 25, 2026Brenen Thompson 2025 stats — 57 receptions— 1,054 receiving yards— 18.49 yards per catch— 6 receiving touchdowns— 1 rushing touchdownsThird team all SECLed the SEC in receiving yards pic.twitter.com/fZq7XSWJo7— ChargersMuse (@ChargersMuse) April 25, 2026Brenen Thompson runs right past Dezz Ricks (projected 4.38 speed on NFL Draft Buzz)The 4.26 speed for Thompson shows up on film. https://t.co/bHJjmehodopic.twitter.com/opQnLYrhsf— Jacob Gibbs (@jagibbs_23) April 20, 2026Brenen Thompson to the Chargers at 105 👀 Lands in a Mike McDaniel offense with one of the biggest arms in the NFL throwing to him. PERFECT fit ✅ https://t.co/OtcpdgJJBt— OTL (@otl_ff) April 25, 2026This article originally appeared on Chargers Wire: Highlights of new Chargers WR Brenen Thompson