The NFL draft marks the culmination of a life devoted to the sport of football for the top college stars in the country. This year, that could include a hidden gem out of central Vermont ready to make some noise on the biggest stage.Middlebury’s Thomas Perry became the first athlete in school history to be invited to the East-West Shrine Bowl earlier this year. Now, he’s trying to make more history and become the first Panthers drafted into the professional ranks since the AFL-NFL merger.”I wake up and envision turning the dial all the way up, ” said Perry. His preparation is simple, yet meticulous. That’s to be expected when graduating from an esteemed liberal arts school with a 3.92 GPA, double majoring in molecular biology and biochemistry.Perry first turned heads at the Shrine Bowl, and since then has gained traction across the league.The three-time all-NESCAC selection cites his various intangibles as his biggest selling points. “I’m strong, I’m athletic, I’m smart, and I’m very coachable,” said Perry.Coming from a football family has helped Perry. His cousin John Moffit played three seasons in the NFL, and his dad and uncle played football at Brown.Now, Perry is trying to add his own chapter to the family legacy as an interior offensive lineman in the league.
The NFL draft marks the culmination of a life devoted to the sport of football for the top college stars in the country. This year, that could include a hidden gem out of central Vermont ready to make some noise on the biggest stage.
Middlebury’s Thomas Perry became the first athlete in school history to be invited to the East-West Shrine Bowl earlier this year. Now, he’s trying to make more history and become the first Panthers drafted into the professional ranks since the AFL-NFL merger.
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“I wake up and envision turning the dial all the way up, ” said Perry. His preparation is simple, yet meticulous. That’s to be expected when graduating from an esteemed liberal arts school with a 3.92 GPA, double majoring in molecular biology and biochemistry.
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Perry first turned heads at the Shrine Bowl, and since then has gained traction across the league.
This content is imported from Twitter.
You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.
The three-time all-NESCAC selection cites his various intangibles as his biggest selling points. “I’m strong, I’m athletic, I’m smart, and I’m very coachable,” said Perry.
Coming from a football family has helped Perry. His cousin John Moffit played three seasons in the NFL, and his dad and uncle played football at Brown.
Now, Perry is trying to add his own chapter to the family legacy as an interior offensive lineman in the league.
