Ten Years, Ten Best Players - #3: Daylan Skidmore

The #3 player on the countdown of the ten best players from the first decade of Cy Woods football is the greatest linebacker in Cy Woods history. The previous sentence was not an opinion.

#3: Daylan Skidmore, LB, 2009-11

College: Harding

Photo by Don Carson

I'm highly sure that Daylan Skidmore is Cy Woods' all-time leader in tackles and tackles for loss. 

That picture probably sums Daylan up. For two years, he was the heart and soul of the Wildcat defense. He served as a team captain in both of his full seasons on the varsity and also earned 1st-team All-District 17-5A honors in 2010 and 2011.

Alright, by now, you probably know that I'm pretty lazy, so I will just copy what I said about him in his entry in the All-Time roster.

Daylan Skidmore truly embodied what it means to be a Wildcat football player. He was, without a doubt, the face of Cy Woods football as a senior. Even as an underclassman, he took the initiative and stepped up to become a leader for Cy Woods football. He was tenacious and one of the most fearless players on the field. Daylan was someone who commanded respect, and indeed, he is still well-respected by his peers and held in high regard by the coaches at Cy Woods. I'm glad that I had the opportunity to call him a teammate.

Every Wildcat who plays defense should aspire to play with the passion that Daylan Skidmore did. He refused to let his opponent beat him. When that happened, though, he picked himself up and looked to return the favor. And he did just that every single time.