Former University of Utah football player Kendal Thompson signs with Washington Redskins

Published: July 26, 2016, 9:15 p.m. MDT

Utah Utes quarterback Kendal Thompson (1) looks to pass as Utah and Utah State play Friday, Sept. 11, 2015, at Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City. Scott G Winterton,

Despite a collegiate career that never really got going, Kendal Thompson is on his way to the NFL.

The former University of Utah quarterback posted on Instagram that he has signed a contract with the Washington Redskins.

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Nate Feken of KFOR in Oklahoma City, Thompson's hometown, reported that the deal is for three years and that Thompson will play wide receiver.

Former #OKPreps & #Sooners standout Kendal Thompson (@Thurm405) has signed a three year deal as a receiver with the Washington Redskins.
— Nate Feken (@TheGreat_Nate) July 27, 2016

After high school, Thompson signed with the University of Oklahoma but only passed for 64 yards and one touchdown with an interception in two games for the Sooners over the course of three seasons (2011-2013) before transferring to Salt Lake City.

Thompson could never overtake Travis Wilson as the Utes' primary starter at signal caller, appearing in 11 games total during the 2014 and 2015 seasons. Of those, he started three times.

At Utah's Pro Day in the spring, Thompson suited up at wide receiver.

Ryan McDonald is a sports reporter at DeseretNews.com. Follow him on Twitter @ryanwmcdonald.

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