Skylar Thompson

Skylar Thompson

27-Year-Old QuarterbackQB
Pittsburgh Steelers
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Thompson's rookie season with the Dolphins was his most eventful, as he piloted one regular-season win and showed flashes in a 34-31 wild-card loss to Buffalo. He didn't get any playing time in 2023 after the addition of Mike White to serve as Tua Tagovailoa's top backup, but salary cap situations could mean that won't be a long-term bandaid. Thompson boasts dual-threat athletic traits and will be going into his third year of development in coach Mike McDaniel's system, so he could surprise if he gets an opportunity. Read Past Outlooks
RANKS
$Signed a contract with the Steelers in January of 2025.
Inks deal with Pittsburgh
QBPittsburgh Steelers
January 14, 2025
The Steelers signed Thompson to a reserve/future contract Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Selected in the seventh round of the 2022 NFL Draft by the Dolphins, Thompson spent the past three seasons with Miami as part of the team's backup situation behind Tua Tagovailoa. Thompson appeared in 10 regular-season contests in that time and even started Miami's wild-card playoff game against the Bills as a rookie. Thompson, however, looked overwhelmed when forced into action, completing 99 of 183 passes (54.1 percent) for 941 yards (5.14 yards per attempt), two touchdowns and five interceptions across those 11 contests, while absorbing 16 sacks. He'll compete for a backup gig in Pittsburgh this upcoming offseason.
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How do Skylar Thompson's 2024 advanced stats compare to other quarterbacks?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
  • Bad Pass %
    The percentage of passes that were considered to be poorly thrown.
  • Avg Target Depth
    The average number of yards thrown per pass by the quarterback – including incomplete passes.
  • Sack Rate
    The percentage of dropbacks where the quartback was sacked. The longer the bar below, the more often they are sacked relative to other QBs.
  • Avg Receiver YAC
    The average number of yards after the catch that receivers gained on passes thrown by this quarterback.
  • Receiver Drop %
    The percentage of passes dropped by receivers on passes thrown by this quarterback. The longer the bar, the more sure-handed his receivers have been.
Bad Pass %
21.2%
 
Avg Target Depth
6.9 Yds
 
Sack Rate
15.4%
 
Avg Receiver YAC
4.5 Yds
 
Receiver Drop %
6.1%
 
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Skylar Thompson's measurables compare to other quarterbacks?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 2"
 
Weight
219 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.91 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.28 sec
 
Cone Drill
7.00 sec
 
Vertical Jump
31.0 in
 
Broad Jump
112 in
 
Hand Length
8.63 in
 
Arm Length
31.00 in
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2023
2022
Thompson showed some flashes as a rookie after joining Miami as a seventh-rounder last season. In two starts, he managed a regular-season finale win over the Jets and put up a fight against the Bills in a 34-31 wild-card loss. Though Thompson carries over a unique amount of experience into Year 2 for a player in his draft slot, the Dolphins did see fit to pursue a more experienced backup in the form of Mike White to support Tua Tagovailoa. Still, Thompson's athletic traits and rookie flashes make his development is worth monitoring.
A 2022 seventh-round selection, Thompson will have the luxury of developing behind both Tua Tagovailoa and Teddy Bridgewater. The Dolphins will hope to sculpt the dual-threat passer out of Kansas State into an eventual backup.
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Moves back to practice squad
QBFree Agent
January 6, 2025
Thompson reverted to the Dolphins' practice squad Monday.
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Elevated for Week 18
QBMiami Dolphins
January 4, 2025
The Dolphins elevated Thompson from their practice squad to their active roster Saturday.
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Reverts to practice squad
QBFree Agent
December 30, 2024
Thompson reverted to Miami's practice squad Monday.
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Elevated to active roster
QBMiami Dolphins
December 28, 2024
Miami elevated Thompson to the active roster Saturday.
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Sticking around in Miami
QBFree Agent
December 17, 2024
The Dolphins signed Thompson to the practice squad Tuesday.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
In Week 8 starting mix
QBMiami Dolphins
October 20, 2024
Thompson could be poised to reclaim the starting role in Week 8 against the Cardinals, as Tyler Huntley exited Sunday's loss to the Colts due to a right shoulder injury.
ANALYSIS
If Huntley doesn't play in Week 8 and Tua Tagovailoa doesn't clear the NFL's concussion protocol, Thompson would be Miami's top option under center, assuming Thompson gains clearance from a rib injury of his own. Thompson was inactive against the Colts and hasn't played since Week 3, but he was close to suiting up after being a full practice participant throughout the week. Tagovailoa is eligible to come off injured reserve prior to the game against Arizona.
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