Unfortunately, his time with the program was very short; he played one season, earning one 32-yard catch. This final collegiate season for Thompson was all or nothing for a former highly touted recruit. Chargers Brenen Thompson, WR Mississippi StateJoe Hortiz and the Los Angeles Chargers' offensive coaching staff had a similar view of Thompson, selecting him in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Mike McDaniel seemed obviously excited about the selection, giving fans hope that the 2026 season for Justin Herbert will possess some deep shots to the blazing rookie receiver. In 2026, Thompson will earn a base salary of $885,000 and a signing bonus of $1,252,136, while carrying a cap hit of $1,198,034 and a dead cap value of $1,252,136."