Deven Thompkins

Career StatsD-

Year	Team	GP	Rec	Yards	TD
Career		36	29	162	1
2025		7	3	27	0
2024		7	4	20	0
2023		17

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

This signing grades out as a significant overpay for the Las Vegas Raiders — the team is paying more than the on-field production currently warrants. Deven's on-field performance ranks in the bottom third among NFL WRs, grading him as a depth piece at the position. His $1.2M average annual value ranks as minimum-level money for the WR market. The concern here is the gap between production and cost — depth piece output at minimum-level money means the team is paying a premium above the player's on-field value. Deven is squarely in his prime, which adds to the deal's upside — the team should get multiple productive seasons out of this contract. The 1-year, $1.2M deal keeps the commitment short, giving the team financial flexibility to move on if performance drops.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the D band — a quick read on where Deven's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Snap share and per-play impact line up to a D- performance grade for Deven Thompkins. The fourth-year wideout continues to operate well below average for his position, a reality underscored by his 2025 season output of 27 receiving yards across 7 games — production that reflects both limited opportunity and minimal effectiveness when called upon. His modest receiving yardage total represents the sum total of his impact, a concerning marker for a player now entering his fifth year in the league without establishing baseline reliability as a route-runner or separator. Thompkins' role remains entirely contingent on roster churn rather than earned performance: he surfaces through practice squad elevations and injury-related signings, the functional equivalent of a depth piece operating on borrowed time. The media narrative frames him accurately as a fringe contributor fighting simply to remain on the 53-man roster, and absent a dramatic leap in training camp or preseason execution, that trajectory is unlikely to shift in 2026. At 26 years old and with four seasons of minimal production behind him, Thompkins has narrowed his pathway to consistent NFL employment considerably.

How Deven Compares at the Position

Deven Thompkins ranks 287th of 300 graded wide receivers by performance. That slots Deven between Mason Tipton (D-) just ahead and Konata Mumpfield (F) just behind.

Fan Sentiment

Deven Thompkins signing represents a low-risk, depth-oriented roster addition for Las Vegas. Four headlines frame this as part of routine pre-camp roster management alongside other signings. Thompkins offers limited NFL experience, making him a camp body competing for roster spots. Fans view this as unremarkable housekeeping rather than a meaningful competitive upgrade. Raiders continue evaluating depth chart options ahead of Kubiak's offensive system implementation.