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Thomas Perry
Saskatchewan Roughriders
PositionOffensive tackle
Roster statusPractice roster
CFL statusAmerican
Personal information
Born (2003-05-28) May 28, 2003 (age 23)
Killingworth, Connecticut, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight311 lb (141 kg)
Career information
High schoolHaddam-Killingworth (CT)[1]
CollegeMiddlebury Panthers (2021–2024)
Career history
2026–presentSaskatchewan Roughriders
Awards and highlights

Thomas Perry (born May 28, 2003) is an American professional football offensive tackle for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football for the Middlebury Panthers.[4]

College career

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Perry played in 34 games for the Panthers between 2021–2024, including 30 consecutive starts to finish his college career.[5]

Perry was named to the All-New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) First Team 3 consecutive years from 2022–2024,[2] and he also was the first Middlebury Panther to be invited to the East–West Shrine Bowl.[6][7] In addition to this, he was named to the first ever Walter Camp All-American Team for Division III at the end of his senior year.[3][8]

According to Brian Napier of FloFootball, Perry participated in UConn’s Pro Day on March 25, "where he put up numbers that would’ve been solid at the NFL Scouting Combine; a 29.5-inch vertical jump, 4.53 shuttle drill and 31 reps on the bench press were among his most notable marks, along with a 9–3 broad jump that would’ve put him tied for sixth among all offensive linemen at the combine."[9]

Perry had the potential to be the first Division III football player drafted since 2020.[10] Bleacher Reporter also ranked Perry 24th among interior linemen in the draft and a potential 5th round pick.[11] Dane Brugler from The Athletic ranked Perry as the 11th prospect among the 70 centers in the draft.[12] ESPN included Perry on a list of seven draft risers to watch.[13]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan
6 ft 2+3⁄8 in
(1.89 m)		311 lb
(141 kg)		31+5⁄8 in
(0.80 m)		9+1⁄8 in
(0.23 m)		6 ft 6+1⁄4 in
(1.99 m)
All values from Pro Day[14]

Perry attended minicamp with the Baltimore Ravens after going unselected in the draft.[15]

On April 27, 2026, Perry signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL).[16]

References

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  1. ↑ "Thomas Perry goes from D3 to 2025 NFL draft prospect", CT Insider, April 15, 2025. Accessed April 28, 2026. "Thomas Perry has been a product of small schools starting with his days at Haddam-Killingworth High School through his time at Division III Middlebury College"
  2. 1 2 "Thomas Perry Tallies D3football.com All-American Nod". bvmsports.com. January 2, 2025. Retrieved January 29, 2025.
  3. 1 2 "Introducing the first-ever Walter Camp NCAA Division III Football All-America Team". waltercamp.org. January 8, 2025. Retrieved January 29, 2025.
  4. ↑ "Thomas Perry – 2024 – Football". Middlebury College. Retrieved 2025-01-29.
  5. ↑ "Middlebury's Thomas Perry Invited To Play In Prestigious 100th East-West Shrine Bowl". nescac.com. December 16, 2024. Retrieved January 29, 2025.
  6. ↑ Feldman, Bruce (August 7, 2024). "From Middlebury to Montana State, 5 Freaky small-school stars you need to know". The New York Times. Retrieved January 29, 2025.
  7. ↑ "Middlebury football star Thomas Perry to tryout for NFL team. See where he's going!". 28 April 2025.
  8. ↑ Baumgardner, Nick. "The smartest, toughest 2025 NFL Draft prospect you've likely never seen play". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2025-02-26.
  9. ↑ "D3 Football's Thomas Perry is the Hidden Gem of the 2025 NFL Draft". 23 April 2025.
  10. ↑ "What scouts are saying about Thomas Perry: Middlebury College's NFL Draft hopeful".
  11. ↑ "Thomas Perry NFL Draft 2025: Scouting Report for Middlebury IOL". Bleacher Report.
  12. ↑ Brugler, Dane. "Center – the Beast: The NFL Draft 2025 prospect guide and rankings". The New York Times.
  13. ↑ "The NFL draft's biggest risers: Seven players who have boosted their stock since last summer". 13 April 2025.
  14. ↑ "Thomas Perry College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved June 14, 2026.
  15. ↑ "Thomas Perry NFL Draft 2025 Scouting Report for Ravens IOL". Bleacher Report.
  16. ↑ "Saskatchewan Roughriders sign Division III standout Thomas Perry". 3DownNation.com. Retrieved 28 April 2026.
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