Elite 11 happenings (Ty Thompson looking good)

[RanDux]

Ty is a huge, mature body, with more than enough arm strength to get the job done at the college level, so he's almost tailor-made for impressing in this kind of setting.

That description could also be used to describe Victor Viramontes, who signed with Cal in 2016 and didn't really have much of a career at quarterback before changing schools and switching to linebacker, so I try to ignore it.

What I like about Ty is that he pushes the ball downfield and led his team to a state championship. What I don't like is that he's prone to turnovers in big games (2 INTs in the state championship) and his tape doesn't show that he reads the field a lot. What I'm so-so on is his completion percentage (59%) and TD:INT ratio (45:14).

Really, I'm taking a wait-and-see approach with how his senior year goes. If his team puts more points on the board and his completion percentage increases without sacrificing downfield passing, I'll start to get pretty optimistic.

Fair. But isn't the word that Thompson has been making huge strides since last season? (Hence, the rise up the rankings?)

I would say a 45:14 interception ratio is pretty darned good.

[UOducksTK1]

https://247sports.com/LongFormArticle/E ... 48713568_1

https://www.si.com/college/georgia/recr ... s-rankings

https://www.oregonlive.com/ducks/2020/0 ... -camp.html

still looking good....

It's funny that how you perform in these elite camps has little correlation to being successful at the college level. But at the same time, it's hard not to get excited to see him performing at the top with some of the nation's best.

[greenyellow]

Ty Thompson didn't end up winning it as they handed the award to Caleb Williams, who really wasn't the most consistent QB throughout the week. Seems they changed the grading system, almost to guarantee he won.

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[UOducksTK1]

Ty Thompson didn't end up winning it as they handed the award to Caleb Williams, who really wasn't the most consistent QB throughout the week. Seems they changed the grading system, almost to guarantee he won.

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Strange criteria... Anyway, we know Ty is one of the best QBs in his class, so that's plenty good for me as a fan. Excited for him to join our squad.

[bigsugarduck]

Strange criteria... Anyway, we know Ty is one of the best QBs in his class, so that's plenty good for me as a fan. Excited for him to join our squad.

Why even have the event if it is basically a film award?

Sounds like Ty was the best player this week all things considered. Bizarre that you would not give the award to the best player you see in person...

https://247sports.com/LongFormArticle/F ... 48733101_3

https://www.oregonlive.com/recruiting/2 ... ports.html

[lukeyrid13]

And FYI, at the beginning of the camp, it was 50/50 film vs camp and they changed it on the last day when Williams was trailing lol.

By all accounts though, everything I've seen has Thompson rising, it's just a matter of how high. Some say as high as top 30-40 but at minimum probably in the 50-60 range

[RebelDuck]

And FYI, at the beginning of the camp, it was 50/50 film vs camp and they changed it on the last day when Williams was trailing lol.

By all accounts though, everything I've seen has Thompson rising, it's just a matter of how high. Some say as high as top 30-40 but at minimum probably in the 50-60 range

There’s a good chance there could be a fifth star added to his ranking later on.

[alxtw]

And FYI, at the beginning of the camp, it was 50/50 film vs camp and they changed it on the last day when Williams was trailing lol.

By all accounts though, everything I've seen has Thompson rising, it's just a matter of how high. Some say as high as top 30-40 but at minimum probably in the 50-60 range

There’s a good chance there could be a fifth star added to his ranking later on.

The staff did a great job recruiting him early and getting his commitment. If he pans out, great! If he doesn't, at least he will have helped with recruiting other top recruits and our recruiting ranking/momentum.

[RanDux]

Anyone know when the next rankings revision is?

[GoDucksTroll]

Rated #1 at the camp by both 247 AND Rivals. Thompson is looking like a great pick up, those videos showing off his arm strength are very encouraging.

[SteelTown43]

I'd say the chances are quite likely that he ends up being the highest rated qb we've ever signed. And to take that a step further, we'll end up with our highest rated qb, best WR class, and best offensive line class ever

[UofDuck]

I'd say the chances are quite likely that he ends up being the highest rated qb we've ever signed. And to take that a step further, we'll end up with our highest rated qb, best WR class, and best offensive line class ever

And TE class too?

[UOducksTK1]

Ty Thompson with a huge jump. Up to #6 Pro-Style QB and #60 overall recruit. His elite 11 showing definitely helped his rankings!