Daelen Thompson
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Daelen Thompson
Daelen
Thompson
5'8" | 160 lbs | WR
Ballard | 2026
State
KY
– Slot Receiver | Ballard High School (Louisville, KY) | Class of 2026
Daelen Thompson
Daelen
Thompson
5'8" | 160 lbs | WR
Ballard | 2026
State
KY
is an explosive slot receiver from Ballard High School in Louisville, Kentucky, and he turned heads at the recent football showcase. Thompson clocked a 4.6-second 40-yard dash and posted a broad jump of over 9 feet — elite numbers that immediately caught the attention of college coaches in attendance.
During 1-on-1 drills, Thompson consistently created separation with sharp route running and quick bursts off the line, showcasing strong hands and playmaking ability in space. His performance firmly established him as a rising recruit and pushed him up the recruiting boards of several college programs.
With his athleticism and ability to win matchups, Thompson is a name to know in the 2026 recruiting class.
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Daelen Thompson
Daelen
Thompson
5'8" | 160 lbs | WR
Ballard | 2026
State
KY
is a player who has been on my radar for a while now. He had a strong junior year, catching a team-high 71 passes for 741 yards and six touchdowns in 12 games. Thompson lines up in the slot where he is a very skilled route runner, using quick breaks in his routes to create separation with ease. He also has the speed to blow by opposing defensive backs in the deep passing game. Daelen doesn’t currently hold any offers but I expect some to come his way soon as he definitely has the talent to play at the next level.
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Daelen Thompson
Daelen
Thompson
5'8" | 160 lbs | WR
Ballard | 2026
State
KY
is another 2026 receiver who started to showcase his talent last season. He finished this past season with 30 catches for 314 yards and a touchdown in 14 games .Thompson is a very skilled route runner, showing the ability to use quick breaks in his routes to create separation. He also has explosive speed which he uses to blow by opposing defensive backs in the deep passing game. Daelen also scored one rushing touchdown and returned two punts for touchdowns as a sophomore. Thompson doesn’t currently hold any offers but he is definitely a player to keep an eye on as his role in the Ballard offense continues to grow.
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Daelen
Thompson
5'8" | 160 lbs | WR
Ballard | 2026
State
KY
, a wide receiver at Ballard High School. What I like about Thompson is his solid footwork and ability to use bursts of speed to beat the defense in coverage. Thompson also proved he can quickly get in front of the ball for the catch, hauling in the short pass from along the edge to put the offense in a strong field position. Thompson also showed off his explosiveness down the stretch with his ability to catch crucial deep passes and stay on his feet as he blasts into the redzone.Access all of Prep Redzone
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Daelen
Thompson
5'8" | 160 lbs | WR
Ballard | 2026
State
KY
, a wide receiver at Louisville Ballard High School. Thompson and the Bruins are coming off a 48-42 overtime win over DuPont Manual last week. What makes Thompson so impactful down the stretch is his footwork, ability to get open for short passes and his ability to catch deep bullets in the backfield. Thompson’s physicality in coverage also stands out, showing off his ability to stay in front of the ball and make crucial catches when his team needs it most.Access all of Prep Redzone
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