2027 NFL Draft Summer Scouting Report: Devan Thompkins, DL, Alabama
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Alabama's defensive line will lean heavily on Devan Thompkins this fall as the program prepares for the upcoming season. The defensive lineman figures prominently in the Crimson Tide's plans heading into 2027, with scouts already taking note of his performance during summer evaluations. Thompkins' development and production will be critical to how Alabama's defense performs in the coming months. Early scouting reports from the offseason suggest he's a prospect worth monitoring for the next NFL Draft cycle.
Summer is here, sort of, and it is everyone’s favorite time of the year, scouting time. Every year, we do Summer Scouting to preview college football for Bucs fans, but also give them an idea of names to follow and watch in the fall as needs pop up for Tampa Bay.
Are we going to write about quarterbacks? Offensive tackles? Edge rushers? You know it, but why? Because other NFL teams will draft them, just as they will draft every other position. It all matters whether these players end up on the Bucs, the Bears, or the Steelers. We write these so Bucs fans can be the most informed fans.
So if you are still with us, enjoy our latest Summer Scouting report as we prepare you for the Fall.
Film
Kent State
Missouri
Background Info
Listed at 6-3/310lbs.
3-Star prospect according to 247 Sports
Under Armour All-American in high school
The Oklahoman’s All-City First Team in 2021
Competed in track and field in high school
Notable career stats heading into 2026
48 Tackles
10 Tackles for a Loss
3 Sacks
Notable numbers from PFF heading into 2026
25 QB Hurries
0 Passes batted at the line of scrimmage
30 Defensive stops
Pass Rush Win Rate of 12%
Strengths
Sheds blockers effortlessly
Has NFL-size and then some
Strength for days to bring down ball carriers and bull rush
Not much pass-rush production, but lives in backfields
Showcases athleticism with his speed and size
Player Summary
David Stone does not have a lot of production in the box score, but the film is hilarious to watch unfold for him. He sheds blockers with ease, he showcases his strength, and has leverage on most players he engages with. He could be in the NFL today, and I would think he would find success. He has a chance to produce much more in the NFL than he has in college at either the nose tackle spot or outside.
This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: 2027 NFL Draft Summer Scouting Report on Oklahoma's David Stone