Curl holds the edge, leading in 3 of 5 categories (tackles (career), sacks (career), forced fumbles (career)). Thompson answers in interceptions (career), passes defended (career) — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
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Card value — head to head
Jalen Thompson
$15
Climbing
5-yr outlook+20% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Kam Curl
$16
Climbing
5-yr outlook+19%
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictKam Curl is the more valuable card today ($16 vs. $15). Jalen Thompson carries more projected upside (+20% vs. +19% over five years).