Dylan Thompson Explained

Dylan Thompson
Current Team:Washington Commanders
Position:Senior director of team support and advancement
Birth Date:25 October 1991
Birth Place:Boiling Springs, South Carolina, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lbs:218
College:South Carolina (2010–2014)
Undraftedyear:2015
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Dylan Thompson (born October 24, 1991) is an American football former quarterback who is the senior director of team support and advancement for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the South Carolina Gamecocks. Thompson was a member of the NFL's San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams before becoming a character coach in 2017, working with the Charleston Southern Buccaneers men's basketball team and the NFL's Detroit Lions and Houston Texans.

Early life

Thompson was born on October 24, 1991, in Boiling Springs, South Carolina. He attended Boiling Springs High School, earning scholarship offers in both football and basketball.[1] He signed with South Carolina on June 15, 2009.[2]

College career

After redshirting during the 2010 season, Thompson's first significant amount of play time would come during the 2012 season. He earned his first career start on September 8, 2012, after Connor Shaw was injured during the season opener at Vanderbilt. Thompson would use that opportunity to lead the Gamecocks to a 48-10 route of East Carolina.[3] He finished the season with 66 completions on 127 passing attempts, netting 1,027 passing yards and 11 touchdowns (1 rushing).[4]

In 2013, Thompson again performed backup duties. He played in 10 of the Gamecocks' 13 games, earning a start at conference foe Missouri.[5] Thompson finished the season with 52 completions on 89 passing attempts, netting 783 passing yards and 5 touchdowns (1 rushing).

Prior to the 2014 season, Thompson was named the starting quarterback.[6] Thompson started all 13 games for the Gamecocks. Despite his record-breaking offensive performance,[7] he led the team to a comparatively lackluster season, largely due to poor defensive play.[8] He would end the season (and his college career) with a 24–21 victory over the Miami Hurricanes in the 2014 Independence Bowl and as the SEC leader in several passing statistics.

Professional career

San Francisco 49ers

After going undrafted in the 2015 NFL draft, Thompson signed with the San Francisco 49ers on May 5, 2015.[9] He joined former Gamecock teammates Bruce Ellington and Mike Davis on the 49ers.[10] Thompson was released by the 49ers on September 5, 2015, due to roster cuts.[11]

Thompson was signed to the 49ers' practice squad on September 6, 2015.[12] He was promoted to the active roster on November 21, 2015, as backup to Blaine Gabbert after Colin Kaepernick was placed on injured reserve for the rest of the season.[13] On May 6, 2016, Thompson was released by the 49ers.[14]

Los Angeles Rams

On June 7, 2016, Thompson was signed by the Los Angeles Rams. On August 30, 2016, he was released by the Rams.[15]

On May 30, 2017, Thompson was re-signed by the Rams.[16] He was waived by the Rams on June 15, 2017.[17]

Character coaching

Charleston Southern

In September 2017, Thompson was hired as director of player development for the Charleston Southern Buccaneers men's basketball team.[18]

Detroit Lions

In 2018, Thompson was hired by the Detroit Lions as a character coach.[19] While he assists with many programs his main duties are to help players with the NFL transition and to help with support off of the field.

Houston Texans

On February 11, 2021, Thompson was hired as the director of team development for the Houston Texans.[20]

Washington Commanders

On June 25, 2024, Thompson was named the senior director of team support and advancement of the Washington Commanders.[21] [22]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dylan Thompson Bio . University of South Carolina Official Athletic Site . November 8, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20111203155240/http://www.gamecocksonline.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/thompson_dylan01.html . December 3, 2011 . dead .
  2. Web site: Dylan Thompson, Boiling Springs, Pro-Style Quarterback . 247Sports . en-US . 2019-07-31.
  3. Web site: East Carolina vs. South Carolina - Game Recap - September 8, 2012 - ESPN . . November 8, 2015.
  4. Web site: Dylan Thompson Stats | College Football at . Sports-reference.com . May 17, 2015 . November 8, 2015.
  5. Web site: Dylan Thompson to start for South Carolina against undefeated Missouri . Wrdw.com . October 22, 2013 . November 8, 2015 . July 21, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150721195602/http://www.wrdw.com/sports/headlines/Dylan-Thompson-to-start-for-South-Carolina-against-undefeated-Missouri-228808011.html . dead .
  6. Web site: Spurrier: Dylan Thompson 'without question' Gamecocks' starting QB. Taylor. John. January 18, 2014. CollegeFootballTalk. May 13, 2016.
  7. Web site: Elliott Fry Bio University of South Carolina Official Athletic Site. www.gamecocksonline.com. May 13, 2016. May 6, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160506131802/http://www.gamecocksonline.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/elliott_fry_854489.html. dead.
  8. Web site: South Carolina Football: It was a very forgettable year . isportsweb . January 10, 2015 . November 8, 2015 . September 8, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150908100955/http://isportsweb.com/2015/01/10/south-carolina-football-forgettable-year/ . dead .
  9. Web site: 49ers announce undrafted free agent signings. 49ers.com. May 5, 2015. November 10, 2016. January 9, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170109071119/http://www.49ers.com/news/article-2/49ers-announce-undrafted-free-agent-signings/fa6ba6ba-af4e-4a03-abc0-176e977fd64d. dead.
  10. Web site: Full List of 49ers Offseason Roster Moves. www.49ers.com. May 13, 2016.
  11. Web site: 49ers Release 14 Players, Set 53-man Roster. www.49ers.com. May 13, 2016.
  12. Web site: San Francisco 49ers Sign 9 Players to the Practice Squad. www.49ers.com. May 13, 2016.
  13. Web site: 49ers Place Colin Kaepernick on Injured Reserve; Promote Dylan Thompson to Active Roster. www.49ers.com. May 13, 2016. May 22, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160522054120/http://www.49ers.com/news/article-2/49ers-Place-Colin-Kaepernick-on-Injured-Reserve-Promote-Dylan-Thompson-to-Active-Roster/c0e8eac5-a70b-4c93-b720-380c6451a107. dead.
  14. Web site: 49ers Announce Roster Moves. www.49ers.com. May 13, 2016.
  15. Web site: Rams Announce First Round of Roster Cuts. Bain. Nate. TheRams.com. August 30, 2016. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20170805061520/http://www.therams.com/news-and-events/article-1/Rams-Announce-First-Round-of-Roster-Cuts/78082875-d44d-4bf9-a96e-8eaf2e3277dd. August 5, 2017.
  16. Web site: Rams Sign QB Dylan Thompson. Langer, Travis. TheRams.com. May 30, 2017. May 31, 2017. June 1, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170601222715/http://www.therams.com/news-and-events/article-1/Rams-Sign-QB-Dylan-Thompson/5acf50b3-1ef9-463a-904f-4f5362761bc6. dead.
  17. Web site: Rams Waive Dylan Thompson. TheRams.com. June 15, 2017. June 16, 2017. June 18, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170618210101/http://www.therams.com/news-and-events/article-1/Rams-Waive-Dylan-Thompson/c60bc721-cfd5-4816-bf65-a0461ddd58e7. dead.
  18. Web site: Gillespie. Mike. September 26, 2017. Former Gamecock QB Dylan Thompson transitioning to basketball role at CSU. February 12, 2021. ABC Columbia.
  19. Web site: Detroit Lions hire former QB Dylan Thompson as character coach . 2018-03-01 . ESPN.com . en . 2019-07-31.
  20. Web site: Smith. Michael David. February 11, 2021. Texans hire Jack Easterby ally Dylan Thompson as character coach. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210211220754/https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/02/11/texans-hire-jack-easterby-ally-dylan-thompson-as-character-coach/ . February 11, 2021 . February 12, 2021. NBC Sports.
  21. June 25, 2024 . Commanders name Dylan Thompson Senior Director of Team Support and Advancement. June 25, 2024.
  22. Web site: Manning . Bryan . Commanders to hire former NFL quarterback as director of player development . Commanders Wire . . 25 June 2024.

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