It’s one of the most unusual statistics in football, that Mississippi State had not had a single wide receiever drated in 30 years. That came to an end Saturday, as college football’s fastest man Brenen Thompson heard his name called. Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone discuss how Thompson’s selection could be the first step to State having more success recruiting pass catchers.
Thunder & Lightning: Mississippi State’s NFL Draft Wide Receiver Drought is Over
Written on 04/28/2026
Brian Hadad

