Avery Thompson Avery Thompson 6'3" | 160 lbs | WR Paducah Tilghman | 2028 State KY has clearly established himself as one of the top overall players in the state in his class. As a sophomore, Thompson led his team in receiving, catching 70 passes for 1,062 yards and 10 touchdowns in 14 games. Thompson has elite athleticism and a high catch radius which gives him a huge advantage against opposing defensive backs in contested/jump ball situations. He has also shown the ability to use his speed and smooth breaks in his routes to create separation. Thompson also played a role on defense this past season, coming away with two interceptions. Avery currently holds a long list of Power 4 offers and I expect them to continue to pile up moving forward.

After a strong freshman year, Avery Thompson Avery Thompson 6'3" | 160 lbs | WR Paducah Tilghman | 2028 State KY continued to improve this season. Thompson finished his sophomore year with 70 receptions for 1,062 yards and 10 touchdowns in 14 games. Avery is a very skilled route runner, using smooth breaks in his routes to create easy separation from opposing defensive backs. He has also shown the speed to pose as a threat in the deep passing game. Thompson also came away with two interceptions on defense this season. Avery currently holds multiple Power 4 offers and I expect that list to continue to grow heading into his junior year.

Avery Thompson Avery Thompson 6'3" | 160 lbs | WR Paducah Tilghman | 2028 State KY continued to show that he is one of the top players in the state in his class this season. In 13 games, Thompson led his team in receiving with 66 catches for 1,002 yards and 10 touchdowns. Thompson is a very skilled route runner, using quick breaks in his routes to create separation with ease. He is also dangerous in the deep passing game, using his speed to blow by opposing defensive backs with ease. Avery currently holds multiple Power 4 offers and I expect more to come his way as he is a high-caliber wide receiver prospect.

The Paducah Tilghman passing game should be very explosive this season as Avery Thompson Avery Thompson 6'3" | 160 lbs | WR Paducah Tilghman | 2028 State KY is another talented wide receiver that they have at their disposal. Thompson had a strong freshman year, catching 36 passes for 454 yards and eight touchdowns. Avery is a skilled route runner, using smooth breaks in his routes to create separation from opposing defensive backs. He has also proven to be a dangerous deep threat, and has the athleticism and strong hands to come away with any pass thrown his way, regardless of the coverage around him. Thompson currently holds multiple Power 4/Division I offers and I expect that list to continue to grow over the next three seasons.

Avery Thompson Avery Thompson 6'3" | 160 lbs | WR Paducah Tilghman | 2028 State KY is a rising star in the state of Kentucky. In a crowded wide receiver room last season, Thompson caught 36 passes for 454 yards and eight touchdowns in nine games. Avery does a great job of using his speed and smooth breaks in his routes to create separation with ease. Once he has the ball in his hands, he has shown the speed and elusiveness to turn short passes into big gains at any given moment. Thompson currently holds multiple Power 4/Division I offers and I expect that list to continue to grow over the next three seasons.

In the first place spot on my list is Avery Thompson Avery Thompson 6'3" | 160 lbs | WR Paducah Tilghman | 2028 State KY , a wide receiver at Paducah Tilghman High School. In addition to outstanding size and the ability to consistently outmaneuver the defense in the backfield, I like Thompson’s ability to read the pass and elevate off the ground to haul in the deep ball. Another aspect of Thompson’s playstyle that stands out is his explosive speed off the snap.

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Avery Thompson Avery Thompson 6'3" | 160 lbs | WR Paducah Tilghman | 2028 State KY established himself as one of the top overall players in the state in his class with a strong freshman season. He finished the year with 36 receptions for 454 yards and eight touchdowns in nine games. Thompson is a dangerous deep threat, using his speed to blow by opposing defensive backs with ease to create separation. He is also impressive after the catch, showing the speed and elusiveness in the open field to pick up extra yards. Avery currently holds multiple Power 4/Division I offers and I expect that list to continue to grow over the next few seasons.

– There really wasn’t a debate to begin with, but Thompson’s performance solidified him as the top 2028 Wide Receiver in the state, in my opinoin

– Picked up a verbal off from host-school Eastern Kentucky University, during the practices leading up to the annual tilt against Tennessee

– Was named Offensive Co-MVP for his efforts in the game, which included two touchdown receptions

I am additionally impressed with Avery Thompson Avery Thompson 6'3" | 160 lbs | WR Paducah Tilghman | 2028 State KY , a wide receiver at Paducah Middle School. In addition to great height and wingspan, what stands out about Thompson’s playstyle is his breakaway speed. Thompson made his presence known down the stretch, showing off his ability to read the deep pass, remain durable in coverage and attack the ball in the air.