Shaq Thompson’s Unique Skill Set, Versatility Makes Him Rare Defensive Talent

February 8, 2015   ·   Justis Mosqueda   ·   Jump to comments

One of the hottest debates in the draft community revolves around a member of the 2014 Washington Huskies. The Huskies, who finished 8-6 on the year, weren't exactly must-see television this season. One player stood above the others, though: Shaq Thompson.
Explaining what Thompson did for that team is a bit of a struggle, because he did a little bit of everything. Recruited as a defensive back, he played his first year in Seattle as a hybrid nickel defender and safety. His brother, Syd'Quan, was a corner for the Denver Broncos for three seasons after he graduated from the University of California.
During Thompson's sophomore season, though, his role was flipped. Instead of playing as a defensive back near the line of scrimmage, Justin Wilcox, now the defensive coordinator at the University of Southern California, made the decision to make him a weak-side linebacker.
As a junior, the team went through a coaching change, and with that came a change to Thompson's role once ...

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