Cody Thompson is a Vertical Threat WR for Toledo. Cody's 2016 season ranks in the 100th percentile nationally by opponent-adjusted EPA per play across 79 plays — a elite rate for the WR.
Elite deep receiver who stretches the field. Wins downfield, commands safety attention, and creates the threat that opens underneath routes.
Players from 2014–2024 matched on EPA efficiency, play volume, and adjusted value tier — not just one metric.
| Player | Team | Yr | Plays | WEPA/play | Line val | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quadree Henderson | Pittsburgh | 2016 | 63 | 0.530 | 1.6 | 33.4 |
Comps are statistical — efficiency, volume, and value tier all factor in. Style and conference context differ.
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Opp SP+ | Rec | Rec Yds | Avg | Rec TD | Long | EPA/play |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | @Arkansas State | W31-10 | -1.2 | 5 | 174 | 34.8 | 1 | 54 | 1.92 |
| 2 | vsMaine | W45-3 | — | 2 | 85 | 42.5 | 1 | 64 | 0.88 |
| 3 | vsFresno State | W52-17 | -16.9 | 4 | 102 | 25.5 | 1 | 47 |
Usage = share of team plays (CFBD has no true snap counts).
Rec 5 · Rec Yds 99 · Avg 19.8 · Rec TD 1
| 1.17 |
| 5 | @BYU | L53-55 | 8.0 | 5 | 161 | 32.2 | 1 | 78 | 2.10 |
| 6 | @Eastern Michigan | W35-20 | -8.2 | 7 | 126 | 18.0 | 1 | 63 | 1.31 |
| 7 | vsBowling Green | W42-35 | -6.6 | 6 | 74 | 12.3 | 0 | 17 | — |
| 8 | vsCentral Michigan | W31-17 | -6.1 | 7 | 122 | 17.4 | 4 | 34 | 2.10 |
| 9 | vsOhio | L26-31 | -2.1 | 6 | 73 | 12.2 | 0 | 23 | 0.10 |
| 10 | @Akron | W48-17 | -5.6 | 5 | 70 | 14.0 | 0 | 36 | 0.62 |
| 11 | vsNorthern Illinois | W31-24 | -2.4 | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 0 | 18 | 0.01 |
| 12 | vsBall State | W37-19 | -7.0 | 6 | 105 | 17.5 | 1 | 42 | 0.77 |
| 13 | @Western Michigan | L35-55 | 11.5 | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 0 | 28 | 1.34 |
| 1 | vsApp State | L28-31 | 9.2 | 5 | 99 | 19.8 | 1 | 58 | 0.76 |
