Dylan Thompson

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.{{Cite web |url=http://www.gamecocksonline.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/thompson_dylan01.html |title=Dylan Thompson Bio |website=University of South Carolina Official Athletic Site |access-date=November 8, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111203155240/http://www.gamecocksonline.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/thompson_dylan01.html |archive-date=December 3, 2011 |url-status=dead }} He signed with South Carolina on June 15, 2009.{{Cite web |url=https://247sports.com/Player/Dylan-Thompson-2706/high-school-14413/ |title=Dylan Thompson, Boiling Springs , Pro-Style Quarterback |website=247Sports |language=en-US |access-date=2019-07-31}} During his high school career, Thompson threw for 1,300 yards, rushed for 500 yards, and accounted for 21 touchdowns in just six games, leading his high school to an 8-4 record before losing to AAAA state finalist Sumter in his junior year. Despite being hindered by a shoulder injury, he was selected for the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas. Thompson also averaged 17 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists per game in basketball, earning a scholarship from Louisiana Tech. Rated a two-star prospect, he had other offers from East Carolina University, Kentucky, Vanderbilt, and Furman. Thompson was also ranked the 94th quarterback in his graduating class in the nation.

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.{{cite web|author=|url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=322522579 |title=East Carolina vs. South Carolina - Game Recap - September 8, 2012 - ESPN |publisher=ESPN |date= |access-date=November 8, 2015}} He finished the season with 66 completions on 127 passing attempts, netting 1,027 passing yards and 11 touchdowns (1 rushing).{{cite web|url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/dylan-thompson-1.html |title=Dylan Thompson Stats | College Football at |publisher=Sports-reference.com |date=May 17, 2015 |access-date=November 8, 2015}}

In 2013, Thompson again performed backup duties. He played in 10 of the Gamecocks' 13 games, earning a start at conference foe Missouri.{{cite web |author= |url=http://www.wrdw.com/sports/headlines/Dylan-Thompson-to-start-for-South-Carolina-against-undefeated-Missouri-228808011.html |title=Dylan Thompson to start for South Carolina against undefeated Missouri |publisher=Wrdw.com |date=October 22, 2013 |access-date=November 8, 2015 |archive-date=July 21, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150721195602/http://www.wrdw.com/sports/headlines/Dylan-Thompson-to-start-for-South-Carolina-against-undefeated-Missouri-228808011.html |url-status=dead }} 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.{{Cite web|url=http://collegefootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/01/18/spurrier-dylan-thompson-without-question-gamecocks-starting-qb/|title=Spurrier: Dylan Thompson 'without question' Gamecocks' starting QB|last=Taylor|first=John|date=January 18, 2014|website=CollegeFootballTalk|access-date=May 13, 2016}} Thompson started all 13 games for the Gamecocks. Despite his record-breaking offensive performance,{{Cite web|url=http://www.gamecocksonline.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/elliott_fry_854489.html|title=Elliott Fry Bio University of South Carolina Official Athletic Site|website=www.gamecocksonline.com|access-date=May 13, 2016|archive-date=May 6, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160506131802/http://www.gamecocksonline.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/elliott_fry_854489.html|url-status=dead}} he led the team to a comparatively lackluster season, largely due to poor defensive play.{{cite web |author= |url=http://isportsweb.com/2015/01/10/south-carolina-football-forgettable-year/ |title=South Carolina Football: It was a very forgettable year |publisher=isportsweb |date=January 10, 2015 |access-date=November 8, 2015 |archive-date=September 8, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150908100955/http://isportsweb.com/2015/01/10/south-carolina-football-forgettable-year/ |url-status=dead }} 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.

After going undrafted in the 2015 NFL draft, Thompson signed with the San Francisco 49ers on May 5, 2015.{{cite web|url=http://www.49ers.com/news/article-2/49ers-announce-undrafted-free-agent-signings/fa6ba6ba-af4e-4a03-abc0-176e977fd64d|title=49ers announce undrafted free agent signings|work=49ers.com|date=May 5, 2015|access-date=November 10, 2016|archive-date=January 9, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170109071119/http://www.49ers.com/news/article-2/49ers-announce-undrafted-free-agent-signings/fa6ba6ba-af4e-4a03-abc0-176e977fd64d|url-status=dead}} He joined former Gamecock teammates Bruce Ellington and Mike Davis on the 49ers.{{Cite web |date=June 25, 2015 |title=Full List of 49ers Offseason Roster Moves |url=http://www.49ers.com/news/article-2/Full-List-of-49ers-Offseason-Roster-Moves/a08dee6d-c2ee-49b6-b56d-2e005693bc93 |access-date=May 13, 2016 |website=www.49ers.com}} Thompson was released by the 49ers on September 5, 2015, due to roster cuts.{{Cite web |date=September 5, 2015 |title=49ers Release 14 Players, Set 53-man Roster |url=http://www.49ers.com/news/article-2/49ers-Release-14-Players-Set-53-man-Roster/aaf758cd-c4aa-480a-b912-477695025a41 |access-date=May 13, 2016 |website=www.49ers.com}}

Thompson was signed to the 49ers' practice squad on September 6, 2015.{{Cite web |date=September 6, 2015 |title=San Francisco 49ers Sign 9 Players to the Practice Squad |url=http://www.49ers.com/news/article-2/San-Francisco-49ers-Sign-9-Players-to-the-Practice-Squad/4d3ddf12-1485-455d-bb21-6238e8a46266 |access-date=May 13, 2016 |website=www.49ers.com}} 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.{{Cite web|url=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|title=49ers Place Colin Kaepernick on Injured Reserve; Promote Dylan Thompson to Active Roster|website=www.49ers.com|access-date=May 13, 2016|archive-date=May 22, 2016|archive-url=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|url-status=dead}} On May 6, 2016, Thompson was released by the 49ers.{{Cite web|url=http://www.49ers.com/news/article-2/49ers-Announce-Roster-Moves/bed38d9f-b9ff-444d-8d40-6044d37834b6|title=49ers Announce Roster Moves|website=www.49ers.com|access-date=May 13, 2016}}

On June 7, 2016, Thompson was signed by the Los Angeles Rams. On August 30, 2016, he was released by the Rams.{{cite web|title=Rams Announce First Round of Roster Cuts|url=http://www.therams.com/news-and-events/article-1/Rams-Announce-First-Round-of-Roster-Cuts/78082875-d44d-4bf9-a96e-8eaf2e3277dd|last=Bain|first=Nate|website=TheRams.com|date=August 30, 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=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|archive-date=August 5, 2017}}

On May 30, 2017, Thompson was re-signed by the Rams.{{cite web|title=Rams Sign QB Dylan Thompson|url=http://www.therams.com/news-and-events/article-1/Rams-Sign-QB-Dylan-Thompson/5acf50b3-1ef9-463a-904f-4f5362761bc6|author=Langer, Travis|website=TheRams.com|date=May 30, 2017|access-date=May 31, 2017|archive-date=June 1, 2017|archive-url=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|url-status=dead}} He was waived by the Rams on June 15, 2017.{{cite web|title=Rams Waive Dylan Thompson|url=http://www.therams.com/news-and-events/article-1/Rams-Waive-Dylan-Thompson/c60bc721-cfd5-4816-bf65-a0461ddd58e7|website=TheRams.com|date=June 15, 2017|access-date=June 16, 2017|archive-date=June 18, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170618210101/http://www.therams.com/news-and-events/article-1/Rams-Waive-Dylan-Thompson/c60bc721-cfd5-4816-bf65-a0461ddd58e7|url-status=dead}}

In September 2017, Thompson was hired as director of player development for the Charleston Southern Buccaneers men's basketball team.{{Cite web|last=Gillespie|first=Mike|date=September 26, 2017|title=Former Gamecock QB Dylan Thompson transitioning to basketball role at CSU|url=https://www.abccolumbia.com/2017/09/26/former-gamecock-qb-dylan-thompson-transitioning-basketball-role-csu/|access-date=February 12, 2021|website=ABC Columbia}}

In 2018, Thompson was hired by the Detroit Lions as a character coach.{{Cite web |last=Rothstein |first=Michael |date=2018-03-01 |title=Detroit Lions hire former QB Dylan Thompson as character coach |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/33361 |access-date=2019-07-31 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}} While he assisted with many programs his main duties were to help players with the NFL transition and to help with support off of the field.

On February 11, 2021, Thompson was hired as the director of team development for the Houston Texans.{{Cite web|last=Smith|first=Michael David|date=February 11, 2021|title=Texans hire Jack Easterby ally Dylan Thompson as character coach|url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/02/11/texans-hire-jack-easterby-ally-dylan-thompson-as-character-coach/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210211220754/https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/02/11/texans-hire-jack-easterby-ally-dylan-thompson-as-character-coach/ |archive-date=February 11, 2021 |access-date=February 12, 2021|website=NBC Sports}}

On June 25, 2024, Thompson was named the senior director of team support and advancement of the Washington Commanders.{{cite press release |last= |first= |date=June 25, 2024 |title=Commanders name Dylan Thompson Senior Director of Team Support and Advancement|url=https://washington.1rmg.com/press-releases/washington-commanders-name-dylan-thompson-senior-director-of-team-support-and-advancement/ |location= |publisher= |agency= |access-date=June 25, 2024}}{{Cite web |last=Manning |first=Bryan |date=10 June 2024 |title=Commanders to hire former NFL quarterback as director of player development |url=https://commanderswire.usatoday.com/2024/06/10/commanders-hire-former-nfl-quarterback-as-director-of-player-development-dylan-thompson/ |access-date=25 June 2024 |website=Commanders Wire |publisher=USA Today}}

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• [https://gamecocksonline.com/sports/football/roster/player/dylan-thompson/ South Carolina Gamecocks profile]

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