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Published on 04/24/2010 at Sat Apr 24 15:21.
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Broncos trade back into 7th, select CB Syd’quan Thompson, LB Jammie Kirlew

Posted Sat Apr 24th by

Syd'quan Thompson Jammie Kirlew
Syd’quan Thompson and Jammie Kirlew

The Denver Broncos, not willing to risk losing a player or two they had targeted to the undrafted free agency sweepstakes, traded back into the seventh round of the 2010 NFL draft to select Cal cornerback Syd’quan Thompson (225th overall) and Indiana DE/OLB Jammie Kirlew (232nd overall).

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers received the Broncos’ 2011 fifth round draft pick in exchange for the two seventh rounders.

Thompson (5’9″, 186 lbs.) ran a very disappointing 40-time for his size (4.7) that saw his draft stock plummet. Some scouts had even considered him a potential first-round draft pick heading into the 2009 season. Thompson has some return skills and may compete in that area.

Kirlew (6’1″, 260 lbs.) is a ‘tweener prospect that may not have the size to play on the defensive front of the Broncos’ 3-4 defense but may lack the speed and athleticism to excel as a linebacker right away. Scouts aren’t sure Kirlew has the raw physical toolset to make it in the NFL, but for what he lacks in measurables he makes up for in work ethic, intelligence, and determination — hence, a prototypical Josh McDaniels draft choice.

Both will have to impress in camp to make the roster as they’re entering areas of heavy roster competition. These picks conclude the Broncos’ 2010 NFL Draft.

  • kerry

    lacking talent but have determination and intelligence. that is the new party line in Denver these days. as a matter of fact, there needs to be a new banner over the championship signs we have at Invesco. it will read:

    “NO TALENT, NO PROBLEM”

    ive never laughed at a head coach so much in my life.

  • ahem

    Kirlew is a smart player who showed great game speed in the Big Ten. He's also one of the “good kids” that any team would want on their roster. Jammie's a steal in the 7th round.

  • Trevor

    Man, Kerry, I don't post on here that much, but I do read the comments sometimes. Maybe you should reconsider being a broncos fan if you don't like the team/coaches anymore. No ill will intended…but seriously man, I think it would be better to have players that are more intelligent, that can grow, and make smart decisions. Just my opinion – that and a fan should stick with the team no matter what.

  • Adrenaline27

    Agreed, Kerry is not a real Fan. Is actions tell us that. He can and should find a new team. Leave this site for good, please. Your embarrassing your self.

  • Orange_Crush

    You must not have been reading the posts very long Trevor, he spewed this same garbage when it was Shanny, and I'm sure his kids/wife/dog are happy that the internet came around when it did cause they heard it about every other coach that came before. kerry is one of those, “wow it's nice to remember I am not that big of a A$% Hole After all” complainers. but you do get used to it over time, It's funny I hadn't even noticed he posted on here until i read your post :O)

  • John Taggart

    I'm sure with your abundant knowledge of running multi-million dollar organizations, you could teach McD a few things. lol tool

  • iskabibble

    Agreed Kerry is worthless… Bitches… Moans… Contributes nothing!

  • bigdo

    some of ya'll need to wake up! Yeah Kerry is a bit sarcastic and snarky in the way he puts it, but he's not lying…McDaniels has been making a lot of questionable ass moves, not just in the draft either….

  • beastrules 0015

    What is one of the “good kids”?Is thompson not one of the good kids cause he missed curfew?I like smart and hardworking and staying out of trouble as much as the next person.But if i start seeing dez bryant catching TD passes from romo and not getting in trouble in the next couple of years and D.Thomas is still learning routes and is not on the level as dez than as a loyal 33 yr bronco fan i have a right to be p'd.When you have established players like dawkins and champ you should be able to put a supporting cast around a young man.You can be assured that dawkins and champ have family members that they mentor that have some baggage and they would have taken anyone of these players under their wing if need be.Take Ray Lewis for instance,former bronco the great shannon sharpe and rod woodson took him under thier wing and mentored him and he has become a great role model and citizen and ambassador for the nfl and besides a few ignorant and unforgiving tools you never hear his past brought up.

  • http://twitter.com/aronro Aron Roberts

    You may find Syd’quan Thompson a positive surprise this year. Watched him during his years at Cal, and his intangibles made him a shutdown corner – few passes were thrown in his direction, and only a fraction of those were completed. (Search on “cal thompson shutdown corner” in your favorite Search engine.) He's a 7th rounder that has the potential to stick on a squad, if not the Broncos, then elsewhere in the league.

    The Daily Californian (student newspaper at the University of California, Berkeley) wrote: “Thompson has had the roughest offseason among Cal draft hopefuls. Thompson pulled his hamstring at a Senior Bowl practice — he was unable to participate in the game itself — and hasn't been completely healthy since. He couldn't run the 40 at the Combine but was since timed at around 4.75. As a result, his draft stock has fallen considerably since the end of the season, but scouts are still impressed by Thompson's four years of game tape.” Until that injury, Thompson was by many accounts projected to be drafted in a much higher round; if he recovers completely, the Broncos may have gotten a steal.

  • ahem

    Take a breath. I was just standing up for Kirlew — someone I've known for quite some time. He's a high character kid with a motor that won't stop. How's that saying anything about Thompson?

  • rcsodak

    Then you must have been totally asleep when your Shanny drafted Clarette. Wow…Nash…now HE was a go-getter, right?
    Or his free agent pickups of druggies and over-the-hillers.

    That's ok, kerry…you give ALL of us humor relief with your ridiculous postings.

    Glass houses, kerry…..glass houses.

  • EricO1974

    This draft will define Mc Daniels to the core, I don’t see him talking his way out of this if the 25th pick does not pan out. Orton tosses a few picks and everyone will be salivating for Tebow, the unproven one, come in. With Orton in his final year, it’s apparent that Tebow and others from this draft will be expected to start next year. Unlike Kerry, it’s very easy to see what is happening at Dove Valley and around the league. Franchise GM's are looking to upgrade with this draft class with integrity, character and intelligence.

  • ProudofKirlew

    I've known Jammie Kirlew since his middle and high school years and totally agree with you. His is an amazing young man with many, many accolaides, high morals, educated, smart and athletic. He's got a strong athletic foundation and his skills will only get better in time. Give him a chance to prove himself.

  • rfan4life

    The Broncos are my hated rival. I am a true raiderfan in every way. When I saw sydquan thompson passed over for no name no talent corners i wondered if anyone watched game tape in oakland (not the first time ive wondered that). Then in the seventh round Dinver took thompson my spirit got crushed not only did we pass on the top corner in the draft but my hated rivals got him—Bronco fans get ready for a pleasant surprise. Syd came from the same clinics as justin bannan formerly of colorado and the ravens, and is physical and will be the cornerstone of the defensive backfield. watch and withhold judgement or send him to oakland.

  • rfan4life

    The Broncos are my hated rival. I am a true raiderfan in every way. When I saw sydquan thompson passed over for no name no talent corners i wondered if anyone watched game tape in oakland (not the first time ive wondered that). Then in the seventh round Dinver took thompson my spirit got crushed not only did we pass on the top corner in the draft but my hated rivals got him—Bronco fans get ready for a pleasant surprise. Syd came from the same clinics as justin bannan formerly of colorado and the ravens, and is physical and will be the cornerstone of the defensive backfield. watch and withhold judgement or send him to oakland.