compact, slippery UConn back with all-purpose juice
In the 2019 season, Art Thompkins flashed as a compact, change-of-pace runner for UConn, pairing a 5-foot-8, 185-pound frame with quickness, elusiveness, and receiving value out of the backfield. He produced a career-high 135 rushing yards against UMass and was described by teammates and coverage as a back who can make defenders miss rather than run them over, which makes him a useful fit for space-heavy offenses. His profile screams versatility and burst more than bruiser-ball, so he’s appealing if your team wants a nifty back who can create yards after contact with agility and help in the passing game.
