| Number | 38 |
|---|---|
| Current team | Chicago Bears |
| Position | Safety |
| Birth date | September 17, 2003 (age 22)[1] |
| Birth place | Redwood City, California, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft |
| Height in | 2 |
| Weight lb | 191 |
| High school | Heard County (Franklin, Georgia) |
| College | Oregon State (2021–2025) |
| Undraftedyear | 2026 |
| Pastteams |
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| Status | Active |
| Statleague | NFL |
| Statlabel 1 | Total tackles |
| Statlabel 2 | Interceptions |
| Statlabel 3 | Interception yards |
| Statlabel 4 | Pass deflections |
| Statlabel 5 | Forced fumbles |
| Statlabel 6 | Fumble recoveries |
| Statlabel 7 | Sacks |
| Statlabel 8 | Defensive touchdowns |
Skyler Thomas (born September 17, 2003)[1] is an American professional football safety for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Oregon State Beavers and he was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Bears in 2026.
Early life
Thomas attended Menlo-Atherton High School in Atherton, California, before transferring to Heard County High School in Franklin, Georgia, for his senior season. He was rated as a three-star recruit by 247Sports and committed to play college football for the Oregon State Beavers over California.[2][3]
College career
As a freshman in 2021, Thomas played in 12 games, where he notched his first-career interception.[4][5] In the 2022 season, he totaled 29 tackles with one being for a loss and a fumble recovery.[6] Heading into the 2023 season, he was expected to be a major contributor, but suffered a season-ending knee injury in training camp.[7] In 2024, Thomas posted a team-high 81 tackles, nine pass deflections, and an interception.[8][9] In the 2025 season, he played in all 12 games, notching 78 tackles, four pass deflections, and an interception.[10]
Professional career
Thomas was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Chicago Bears after the conclusion of the 2026 NFL draft.[11]
References
- ^ "Skyler Thomas". Ourlads. Retrieved May 25, 2026.
- ^ Nemec, Andrew. "Skyler Thomas, 3-star cornerback, commits to Oregon State Beavers over Cal, eligible this fall". OregonLive.com. Retrieved 26 January 2026.
- ^ Reeves, Glenn (28 June 2021). "Former M-A cornerback Skyler Thomas commits to Oregon State". Palo Alto Online. Retrieved 27 January 2026.
- ^ Daschel, Nick. "Oregon State’s secondary gets a makeover as Jaden Robinson, Skyler Thomas hope to play featuring roles". OregonLive.com. Retrieved 26 January 2026.
- ^ Daschel, Nick. "Oregon State’s defense gets a big lift this spring with return of junior safety Skyler Thomas". OregonLive.com. Retrieved 26 January 2026.
- ^ Denney, Jarrid (13 April 2024). "Oregon State Beavers football gears up ahead of spring game: 'We just want to be dominant'". Statesman Journal. Retrieved 26 January 2026.
- ^ Clarke, Ryan. "With uncommon determination, Skyler Thomas leaves his mark on Oregon State". OregonLive.com. Retrieved 26 January 2026.
- ^ Gehrett, Les. "Skyler Thomas leads an improved Oregon State secondary". Corvallis Gazette-Times. Retrieved 27 January 2026.
- ^ Gehrett, Les (September 19, 2025). "Oregon State's Skyler Thomas looks back on Oregon rivalry". Corvallis Gazette-Times. Retrieved 26 January 2026.
- ^ "Skyler Thomas 2025 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved 27 January 2026.
- ^ Mayer, Larry (May 8, 2026). "Roster Moves: Chicago Bears sign four draft selections, 13 undrafted free agents". ChicagoBears.com. Chicago Bears. Retrieved May 8, 2026.