Skylar Thompson is an American footballer; he plays as a quarterback for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). Earlier, he played college football at Kansas State University.
Rookie Skylar Thompson Will Officially Make his Start, As Per Dolphins
Rookie Skylar Thompson (25 years old) will officially make his 3rd career start during Sunday’s wild-card playoff game for the Miami Dolphins against the Buffalo Bills.
Miami coach Mike McDaniel confirmed the news on Friday during his news conference. He added that veteran Teddy Bridgewater (30 years old) had worked hard to make himself available in a backup position for the coming Sunday match.
Starter Tua Tagovailoa (24 years old) remains out of the matches after he suffered his 2nd concussion of the season in the game on 25th December against the Green Bay Packers. Whereas Teddy dislocated the finger the following week, paving the way for Skylar to start the team’s regular-season finale game against the New York Jets.
When interviewed, Skylar said that it is his goal to be a starter, though things can be changed anytime, and he wants to enjoy this opportunity.
The dolphins and Bills split their regular-season series by winning each at home. In week 15, the Dolphins scored 188 yards against the Bills.
Running back Raheem Mostert (30 years) has also been ruled out for Sunday’s affair after he suffered a broken thumb in last week’s win over the Jets. Further, Offensive tackle Terron Armstead is listed as also questionable.
Skylar Thompson Early Life:
| Full Real Name | Skylar John Thompson |
| Family Name | Thompson |
| Profession | Footballer |
| Date Of Birth | June 4th, 1997 |
| Age | 25 years old |
| Birthday | June 4th |
| Year Of Birth | 1997 |
| Nick Name | Skylar |
| Current Residence | Manhattan, Kansas |
| Country | USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Religion | Christianity |
Skylar was born on 4th June 1997, in Palmyra, Missouri, U.S.
Skylar Thompson Family Background:
| Father | Brad Thompson |
| Mother | Teresa Thompson and Kathy Thompson |
| Brothers | Anthony and Eric |
| Sisters | Ashley |
Skylar is the son of Brad Thompson and the late Teresa Thompson; she died battling breast cancer when he was six. Later, his father married Kathy Thompson. Skylar shares a strong bond with her stepmother.
Further, Skylar has two brothers, Anthony and Eric, and a sister, Ashley.
Skylar Thompson Education:
| Highest Qualification | Bachelor degree |
| University | Kansas State University |
| High School | Fort Osage High School |
Skylar attended Fort Osage High School. He was a 4-year letterer, starting quarterback, kicker, and punter at Fort Osage High School (Independence, Missouri). As a senior, he threw for 2,129 yards on 142 passes with 26 touchdowns and 3 interceptions, which helped the Fort Osage Indians to score 13-1; additionally, they also won the state championship title over Chaminade High School. Skylar scored 455 yards and 7 touchdowns during the state championship game for Missouri state. In his high school career, Skylar threw for 6,222 yards on 423 passes and 72 touchdowns on 9 interceptions, with a completion rate of 63%.
Further, Skylar accepted a full-ride scholarship to Kansas State University, among other offers from Iowa State, Illinois, Kansas, North Dakota State, Louisville, Ohio, UNLV, Tulsa, Wake Forest, and Wyoming. Skylar lettered in soccer, basketball, and baseball. In addition, he was named all-Missouri in both soccer and basketball at certain points in his career. In May 2019, he completed his bachelor’s degree in management and earned his master’s degree in academic advising.
Skylar Thompson Physical stats:
| Weight In Kg | 101 Kg |
| Height In Feet | 6 ft 2 in |
| Hair Color | Dark brown |
| Eye Color | Dark brown |
Skylar stands 6 ft 2 in tall and weighs around 101 Kg. He has an athletic body type and a charming personality. Further, he has dark brown short hair, and his eyes are also dark brown.
Skylar Thompson Birth Signs:
| Sun Sign | Gemini |
| Star Sign | Gemini |
| Birth Sign Duality | Assertive |
| Birth Sign Modality | Mutable |
According to Skylar’s birthdate, he comes under the zodiac sign Gemini. Currently, he is 25 years old. Further, his birth element is Air, and his birth flower is Lavender.
Skylar Thompson Net Worth:
| Net Worth | $1 million |
Skylar’s estimated networth is around $1 million. He has a four-year contract worth $3.75 million with the Miami Dolphins, which will expire in 2026.
Skylar Thompson Relationship Status:
| Marital Status | single |
Skylar is an unmarried man and is currently single. He is enjoying his single life and is currently focusing on his career. Any past relationships, if any, are also unavailable.
Skylar Thompson Career:
As a freshman, Skylar was redshirted and was named Scout Team Player of the Year. He appeared in 8 games and had 4 starts, throwing 3 touchdowns on 267 yards. Further, as a sophomore, he was named the full-time starter and was a starter until graduation, but was constantly faced injuries throughout college. Skylar finished his passing career recording 7,134 yards on 552 passes with a 63% completion rate for 42 touchdowns and 16 interceptions. He was an effective running quarterback with 1087 rushing yards and 26 touchdowns.
In the 2022 NFL Draft, Skylar was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the 7th round with the 247th overall pick. In the 2022 preseason, his performance during the first 2 games was notable. He was ranked 2nd among quarterbacks in 138.5 passer rating, and after final cuts, he was also named to the 53-man roster.
In Week 5, Skylar made his NFL debut against the New York Jets as Teddy Bridgewater left the game with a concussion. He scored 19-of-33 passes for 166 yards and 1 interception in the 40–17 loss.
On 15th October 2022, Skylar became the starter of Week 6 as both Tua Tagovailoa and Teddy Bridgewater were dealing with concussions during a match against the Minnesota Vikings. Skylar had a thumb injury after scoring 7-of-13 passes for 89 yards.
On 6th January 2023, in Week 18, Skylar was announced as the starter against the New York Jets after Tua entered concussion protocol. Skylar completed 20 passes on 31 attempts and 152 yards in an 11-6 win, clinching the team’s 1st postseason appearance. On 11th January, Tua was officially out for the team’s Wild Card game against the Buffalo Bills, where coach Mike McDaniel stated that Skylar was in line to start his 3rd career game.
Skylar Thompson Social Appearance:
Skylar has a profile on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, with around 26.5K, 20K, and 4.7K followers, respectively. He regularly posts to keep his fans updated about his upcoming projects and his life achievements.
