Skylar Thompson's Profile: Age, height, contract, and college stats

The Miami Dolphins started the 2024 NFL season with the wrong foot. Unfortunately, they have lost Tua Tagovailoa and now they will have to rely on Skyler Thompson for the starting quarterback job, so here is everything you need to know about him regarding his age, height, contract and college stats.

For the 2024 season, Tua Tagovailoa appeared as one of the most interesting quarterbacks to follow. After a good start, he unfortunately suffered his third official concussion in the NFL, placing him on IR after Week 2.

After Tagovailoa’s injury, the Dolphins had to use Skylar Thompson for the remainder of the game against the Bills. Despite rumors suggesting that the Dolphins wouldn’t use him as the starter, it seems like he will lead the offense until Taagovailoa returns.

How old is Skylar Thompson?

Skylar Thompson entered the NFL through the 2022 Draft (7th round / 247th pick). He is 27-years-old and was born in June 4, 1997, in Palmyra, Missouri.

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What is Skylar Thompson’s height?

As for his height, Skylar Thompson is 6 ft 1+7⁄8 in (1.88 m) and a weight of217 lb (98 kg). He is taller than Tua Tagovailoa.

Skylar Thompson’scontract: What is his salary?

As said before, Skylar Thompson is a second-year quarterback, so he is in his first professional contract. He signed a 4-year, $3,742,216 deal with the Miami Dolphins; $82,216 of them are guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $935,554.

Skylar Thompson #19 of the Miami Dolphins enter the field prior to a preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons at Hard Rock Stadium on August 09, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida.

What were Skylar Thompson’s college stats?

Skylar Thompson played for Kansas State University for five years (2017-2021). He completed 552 passes of 885 attempts for 7,124 yards and 42 touchdowns. He had an average quarterback rating of 98.4 through his college years.