Hogs Haven takes a look at 2025 NFL Draft prospects that could contribute to the Commanders
Thomas Perry, IOL
School: Middlebury College (VT) | Conference: New England Small College Athletic (Division III)
College Experience: Senior | Age: ?
Height / Weight: 6’3” 312 lbs
Projected Draft Status: 5th round – undrafted
Player Comparison: Zach Frazier / Ted Karras
Player Overview
Graduate of Haddam-Killingworth HS (CT), Thomas Perry was an overlooked college prospect due to a smaller stature and his senior season that was wiped out due to COVID. He made the most of his opportunity with Middlebury College where he dominated the last three seasons, garnering honors, and catching the eyes of scouts. Perry made a bigger name for himself showing out in the East-West Shrine Bowl practices against players from Division I power conferences.
Thomas “Tank Engine” Perry is a well built interior offensive lineman that is ready for the NFL. He has a strong build, nimble feet, and fluid hips. He loves to get in close, manhandle, and finish defenders with every rep. Thomas has heavy hands and punches at the point of attack. He also possesses good anchor and knee bend in pass protection.
However, Thomas Perry has physical and technical limitations that he may have gotten away with at his playing level. His subpar arm length leads to why he finds himself chest-to-chest with defenders. Perry could also work on having fluid footwork on run blocks.
In spite of his limitations, Thomas Perry plays with a mean streak that you can’t teach. He is a developmental interior offensive lineman who could develop his techniques, and the team that drafts him could have a starter at guard in a few years. Thomas Perry is expected to be selected in the mid-day 3 or possibly a priority undrafted free agent.
Awards & Accomplishments
- First Team All-NESCAC (2022-24)
- First Team AFCA All-American (2024)
- 2025 Senior Bowl Watchlist
- 2025 East-West Shrine Bowl participant
Metrics
Strengths
- Has the desired NFL body build for interior OL.
- Great power and grip strength.
- Impressive drive and loves to finish blocks.
- Anchors well with good knee bend.
- Possess good footwork with fluid hips.
- Great play strength.
- Good hand placement and punch at the point of attack.
Weaknesses
- Lacks ideal arm length.
- Can get too caught in blocks and lets runners slip by.
- Highest competition played was at the Shrine Bowl.
- Should refine footwork and stature when run blocking.
- Too often lets defenders get to his chest.
- Played primarily guard and only took center snaps at Shrine practices.
- Low shotgun snaps in Shrine Bowl snaps.
Let’s See His Work
Thomas Perry’s number is #67
Thomas Perry at @UConnFootball Pro Day! #1and0 pic.twitter.com/mFvI5pcn78
— Middlebury Football (@MiddFootball) March 25, 2025
Shannon Sharpe @ShannonSharpe and Chad Johnson @ochocinco reacting to Middlebury (D3) Center Thomas Perry’s matchups against Georgia DT Warren Brinson at the #ShrineBowl pic.twitter.com/oxusxB3he7
— Clay Fink (@clay_fink) January 30, 2025
Interview
How does he fit on the team
Depth doesn’t hurt especially if it can be found on Day 3. Washington not only needs top talent, they need depth in case of injuries as with the case of Sam Cosmi and to a lesser extent, Tyler Biadasz. Washington re-signed interior OL like Michael Deiter and Trent Scott and added interior lineman Nate Herbig. However, all the reserve interior lineman are free agents after the 2025 season. Adding Thomas Perry will give Washington an interior offensive lineman project who can fill-in after a season or two. He has a demeanor that you can’t teach and the play strength to play with top draft prospects in this class. Thomas Perry can spend the time either on the bench or practice squad refining his technique and being ready for when his moment comes.