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[QUOTE="CIL, post: 1605605, member: 22"]
I think this board is being a bit too hard on Ron.  Comparing Thompson to Freeney or Jones isn't fair to Ron, because he is a completely different player. Those two (especially Freeney) had elite pash rushing skills and potential.  They were drafted to fill those roles.

While Thompson has show some ability to rush the passer, he also defends against the run better than those two at this point in their respective careers.  He is probably viewed as a rotational DL player right now.  A solid depth guy with some upside and versatility on the line.  Thompson is a legit 6'3" and should measure as such, and has the frame to easily add another 25-30 pounds.

Ron also has some great tape against elite competition.  He put LSU's Vadal Alexander on roller skates, and Alexander is probably a late 1st round pick at OG right now.  He also abused Clemson golden boy Mitch Hyatt on several occasions.  So much so they had to double him on most passing situations.

There's no guarantee Ron makes it, but I really wouldn't say he made a bad choice.  He probably wasn't going to play himself into the top 2 rounds next year anyway.  Why risk the injury, IMO,  he is going to graduate with his degree this year anyway.  I can see how this stinks from a fan perspective, but it may very well be the right move for him.
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