Kenbrell Thompkins, 2010 WR, Committed, El Camino C.C.

[MDW79]

I apologize if this has already been brought up but I didn't see it anywhere yet. This is news to me and it's pretty exciting to see us land this kid with the other offers he had on the table.

http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20100324/SPT0101/303240078/UC+grabs+No.+1+juco+WR

[ou_bearcat]

In the recruiting forum

[ucmba2002]

wow! 6'3" and runs a 4.4 forty. should be a fun year on offense next year.

[JerseySean]

wow! 6'3" and runs a 4.4 forty. should be a fun year on offense next year.

Is he eligible for this season? I thought he had to sit out a year...

[jlr1523]

Is he eligible for this season? I thought he had to sit out a year...

He is eligible this year :cool:

[binturong07]

our receving corpe is going to be SICK. this is a great pickup for Jones...shows that he can pick up right where BK left off.

[Racinejake]

Is he eligible for this season? I thought he had to sit out a year...

Yes he will be able to play this year since he has graduated from junior college and will have two years of eligibility. He actually will be able to join the football team for spring practice but I haven't heard definitively that he will although I would assume he would.

[Alpha5]

Dude is a STUD!

Will have a profile and film up in a second.

[cincycpaw]

Just an outstanding get for Butch. Now, make sure he's a 1st round draft pick to help future recruiting.

[nachoman91]

Log jam in the receiving corp. Woods, Binns, Hazelton, Thompkins, Barnett, and then add in all the TE's. Nice problem to have.

[Alpha5]

Just an outstanding get for Butch. Now, make sure he's a 1st round draft pick to help future recruiting.
BJ can't get enough credit for landing this kid. Ranked in the top 10, offers from Florida, Tennessee, Alabama, LSU, and Cal among others.

A game changing type of WR.

[CincyBeerCo]

Is he eligible for this season? I thought he had to sit out a year...

good to go this year AND will participate in spring practice...HUGE!!!

[Natiwhat]

Log jam in the receiving corp. Woods, Binns, Hazelton, Thompkins, Barnett, and then add in all the TE's. Nice problem to have.

Does it make you wonder about the decision to move Bones back to WR? Seems like Woods, Binns and Hazelton would all be ahead of him on the depth chart already.

[shaunsimpson]

http://www.bearcatlair.com/forum/showthread.php?882-Some-Thompkins-videos&p=9574

Here is some video of him in his first and second year.

[bearcatd]

Very happy about this signing. We seem to be able to get the studs at WR. Next step is to get them at other positions now too - RB, both lines, LB, etc. One thing that I love about our football team thought is the fact that they play as a stud team, not as stud individuals.

[shaunsimpson]

His video is impressive. He seems to be able to run the bubble screens that we have benefited from in the past with Mardy, but he also seems to have very good ball skills. I am not educated enough to judge his route running, but he seems to get open and considering he is the #1 JUCO in the land I can't imagine that he is just forgot about on the field.

[RedRocker]

Log jam in the receiving corp. Woods, Binns, Hazelton, Thompkins, Barnett, and then add in all the TE's. Nice problem to have.

How in the heck are our opponents going to cover all of these guys? Not our problem.:D

[GoCats1994]

Just curious...

Anyone in a position to know this answer?

How does Thompkins compare to Jamar Howard - from a JuCo recruit standpoint?

I seem to remember Howard being a "great" pick up at the time, although I have no recollection to how highly regarded he was coming out of JuCo.

I still think Howard will be a good contributor this next year - he obviously has some talent. Although he's not exactly a guy the other team has to game plan against.

[Alpha5]

Just curious...

Anyone in a position to know this answer?

How does Thompkins compare to Jamar Howard - from a JuCo recruit standpoint?

I seem to remember Howard being a "great" pick up at the time, although I have no recollection to how highly regarded he was coming out of JuCo.

I still think Howard will be a good contributor this next year - he obviously has some talent. Although he's not exactly a guy the other team has to game plan against.
Howard is a good prospect, Thompkins is an elite prospect. Howard is a guy that other teams have to account for, Thompkins is a guy that can change how teams play defense.

I don't know how BJ and Co are going to keep everyone happy, especially if we actually commit to having a strong running game.

[Montrell]

Just curious...

Anyone in a position to know this answer?

How does Thompkins compare to Jamar Howard - from a JuCo recruit standpoint?

I seem to remember Howard being a "great" pick up at the time, although I have no recollection to how highly regarded he was coming out of JuCo.

I still think Howard will be a good contributor this next year - he obviously has some talent. Although he's not exactly a guy the other team has to game plan against.

They don't compare at all.

Look at the schools that offered Howard and the schools that offered Thompkins.

[MDW79]

How crazy it is that we snag a FR of Lewis' caliber and we may have to redshirt him? That alone shows how far this program as come. I can't wait for Sept.!!!

[Helicopter]

How crazy it is that we snag a FR of Lewis' caliber and we may have to redshirt him? That alone shows how far this program as come. I can't wait for Sept.!!!

We may be calling Cincy WRU in a few years or so.
Let's keep socking away BE Championships and get all these 4 and 5 star studs into the NFL.

[jlr1523]

Dyjaun Lewis will not be a red shirt. Lets be real.

[MDW79]

Dyjaun Lewis will not be a red shirt. Lets be real.

Why not? If I was him I strongly consider it. Woods, Hazelton, Binns and Thompkins should all be ahead of him. Throw in Bones and Howard and the fact we have great recieving TE's and I don't see a lot of PT other than maybe special teams.

[jlr1523]

Why not? If I was him I strongly consider it. Woods, Hazelton, Binns and Thompkins should all be ahead of him. Throw in Bones and Howard and the fact we have great recieving TE's and I don't see a lot of PT other than maybe special teams.

I dont know. Maybe you're right but I would be shocked.

[BackInBlack]

If you're the coaches, wouldn't you want Lewis to redshirt? There is no need for him this season, our receiving corps may be the best in the entire country even without him. Sit him for a year, let him learn the offense, build muscle, get faster and stronger, then next year, as a redshirt FR when we are going to need him more, he will be ready to step in and contribute right away.

[shaunsimpson]

It is going to be hard for Lewis to see the field as a freshman. You would think Howard would be tough for him to beat out next year. Blocking for WRs is going to be very important and there is so much talent on the field I don't know if you want to burn a year.

[Jmac84]

Yeah, I would be very surprised if Lewis does not redshirt.

[Montrell]

Dyjaun Lewis will not be a red shirt. Lets be real.

I'd put the odds at 90% that he does redshirt next year.

[daap_bearcat97]

It is now being reported at BCL that Kenbrell may be having second thoughts?!? Anyone know what is going on? I thought he signed grant in aid papers...is that like a LOI? Oh crap...here we go, hopefully someone can dispell this and Kenbrell is a Bearcat!!

[BigDawg]

I'd expect Lewis to redshirt as well. Very few freshman come in physically and mentally ready to compete and taking a year to get ready usually is a big plus, especially in football.

[Jmac84]

It is now being reported at BCL that Kenbrell may be having second thoughts?!? Anyone know what is going on? I thought he signed grant in aid papers...is that like a LOI? Oh crap...here we go, hopefully someone can dispell this and Kenbrell is a Bearcat!!

Interesting. I didn't want to say it, but if he is truly a one and done talent like some have suggested, it seems a little odd to me that he would come here. Sure we pass a lot, but how many catches can he possibly make with Bins, Woods and Hazelton on the field as well? If he is planning on playing two years of college ball though, UC is perfect for him with Hazelton and Binns gone after this year.

[catscratchfever]

It is now being reported at BCL that Kenbrell may be having second thoughts?!? Anyone know what is going on? I thought he signed grant in aid papers...is that like a LOI? Oh crap...here we go, hopefully someone can dispell this and Kenbrell is a Bearcat!!

I wouldn't worry too much..it's BCL afterall..not the most reliable source. They had no idea we were even in on this kid until he announced it. how would they suddenly have "sources"?

[Racinejake]

I wouldn't worry too much..it's BCL afterall..not the most reliable source. They had no idea we were even in on this kid until he announced it. how would they suddenly have "sources"?

Interesting point. They are the only outlet hinting about Thompkins having second thoughts so either the headline of that article is more of a teaser or they are the only ones who are able to talk to the kid/inside sources close to him.

[shaunsimpson]

Don't report things as if you know what the story says by reading the headline. If you are going to trash someone make sure you get it right.

I would dare you to find something more reliable than what Tim Adams does and says on BCL.

He reported on the 13th that Thompkins was at UC on a visit. That would be way before he committed.

He has also had many Thompkins updates and never said anything about Thompkins having second thoughts so I assume you just picked that up from the headline. Other schools were trying to get involved with Thompkins at the 11th hour. That does not mean he ever reconsidered.

[catscratchfever]

Don't report things as if you know what the story says by reading the headline. If you are going to trash someone make sure you get it right.

I would dare you to find something more reliable than what Tim Adams does and says on BCL.

He reported on the 13th that Thompkins was at UC on a visit. That would be way before he committed.

He has also had many Thompkins updates and never said anything about Thompkins having second thoughts so I assume you just picked that up from the headline. Other schools were trying to get involved with Thompkins at the 11th hour. That does not mean he ever reconsidered.

wow looks like someone hit a nerve..

[daap_bearcat97]

Shaun...it wasn't my intention to discredit or somehow put anything negative out there. This same question was basically posted by others on other boards, since they too saw it as the headline on BCL. If you read what I wrote I was simply asking a question if there was any thruth or if it was just conjecture...I never discredited Tim Adams in any way or BCL. I was just really hoping that it was nothing and that Kenbrell will still be a Bearcat. BCL did post the teaser by saying "is Kenbrell Thompkins having second thoughts?' Again sorry, I was just asking a question, hoping someone had inside info.

Thanks.

Cheers.

[shaunsimpson]

wow looks like someone hit a nerve..

Not really a nerve. I just think that Tim works his *** off and to have people rip on him and what he does without the correct info is frustrating. For you to rip on his credibility and then unknowingly say that he didn't even know about the kid is incorrect. I got just as frustrated when people would rip on Josh and CTR when they were at the post. We criticize that there is no coverage of the Bearcats and then falsely rip on those that do cover them.

I wouldn't worry too much..it's BCL afterall..not the most reliable source. They had no idea we were even in on this kid until he announced it. how would they suddenly have "sources"?

No harm in what you posted and it is more of a semantic issue of the reporting that they were reporting that he may be having second thoughts, when it was a teaser line. Yes, it is an issue on the teaser line since it does infer that he may be reconsidering. I have more of a problem with the "I wouldn't worry too much..it's BCL afterall..not the most reliable source. They had no idea we were even in on this kid until he announced it. how would they suddenly have "sources"?" when Tim was on the story before hand and announced when he was at camp along with Scott from Colorado before anyone else was.

[catscratchfever]

Not really a nerve. I just think that Tim works his *** off and to have people rip on him and what he does without the correct info is frustrating. For you to rip on his credibility and then unknowingly say that he didn't even know about the kid is incorrect. I got just as frustrated when people would rip on Josh and CTR when they were at the post. We criticize that there is no coverage of the Bearcats and then falsely rip on those that do cover them.



No harm in what you posted and it is more of a semantic issue of the reporting that they were reporting that he may be having second thoughts, when it was a teaser line. Yes, it is an issue on the teaser line since it does infer that he may be reconsidering. I have more of a problem with the "I wouldn't worry too much..it's BCL afterall..not the most reliable source. They had no idea we were even in on this kid until he announced it. how would they suddenly have "sources"?" when Tim was on the story before hand and announced when he was at camp along with Scott from Colorado before anyone else was.

Fair enough..I withdraw the statement that they had no idea that he was considering UC.

[CD11]

From Todd's twitter:

It's now 100% official. Kenbrell Thompkins is in Cincinnati and will be a Bearcat. Read more here. http://bit.ly/bSChhN
about 3 hours ago via Chromed Bird

[CincyBeerCo]

New "Football" thread out there, but he practiced today per ESPN

http://espn.go.com/blog/bigeast/post/_/id/8763/thompkins-practices-with-bearcats

[Montrell]

Don't report things as if you know what the story says by reading the headline. If you are going to trash someone make sure you get it right.

I would dare you to find something more reliable than what Tim Adams does and says on BCL.

He reported on the 13th that Thompkins was at UC on a visit. That would be way before he committed.

He has also had many Thompkins updates and never said anything about Thompkins having second thoughts so I assume you just picked that up from the headline. Other schools were trying to get involved with Thompkins at the 11th hour. That does not mean he ever reconsidered.

Thompkins never had 2nd thoughts at all.

It was wrong of BCL to start posting teaser "rumors" like that, but as you said it wasn't Tim who did it.

Based on past rumors and rampant speculation from someone at BCL, I'm sure we all know who it was that posted the teaser. It's obvious to me at least that the person didn't like the fact that their site wasn't the first to report the Thompkins commitment.

I hate to say it but it does reflect negatively on Tim simply by association. It's not his fault at all because he does do a good job, its the others that work with him that make him look guilty by association.