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2019 NFL Draft: Deionte Thompson has assault charges dropped

By Matt Conner

MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 29: Deionte Thompson #14 of the Alabama Crimson Tide breaks the pass intended for Carson Meier #45 of the Oklahoma Sooners in the third quarter during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium on December 29, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 29: Deionte Thompson #14 of the Alabama Crimson Tide breaks the pass intended for Carson Meier #45 of the Oklahoma Sooners in the third quarter during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium on December 29, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /
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Alabama safety Deionte Thompson had pending assault charges dropped on Thursday stemming from a 2017 incident.

As the 2019 NFL Draft inches ever so closer with each passing day, Deionte Thompson was hoping to be able to clear his name from assault charges stemming from a fight back in 2017 over spring break. On Tuesday morning, he got his wish.

Back in March, 2017, Thompson was reportedly involved in a fight over spring break that led to an aggravated assault charge for kicking someone in the head during a larger scale brawl. Thompson has denied his involvement in the fight the entire time, and on Tuesday, officials decided to drop the felony charge.

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Thompson is a star safety from the University of Alabama who is one of the top available safeties coming into the NFL. The Kansas City Chiefs are often linked to Thompson at the bottom of the first round, which is about the range that he is expected to be taken—that is, if he was cleared of these legal charges.

Thompson was a very good player on Nick Saban’s defense for the last two years. Thompson had 78 tackles, 6 passes defended, 2 interceptions and 3 forced fumbles in 14 games for the Crimson Tide in 2018. At 6’2, 196 lbs., he also has the size and length desired by pro teams.

The Chiefs are looking for fresh young talent and depth in the secondary, especially at safety, where Eric Berry largely sat out yet another season and Ron Parker was brought in after being released due to a lack of starting options. Dan Sorensen’s contract is also a contender for release given how pricey he’s getting.

Jordan Lucas remains a special teams player who has surprised with his productivity, and Eric Murray is still on his rookie deal. In addition, Armani Watts will be returning next year from injury as well, but even then, the Chiefs could use a true impact player who will be dependable from day one. Thompson could fit that bill and help the Chiefs secure the position.

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