Thomas Dennis – Offensive Lineman – University of Pennsylvania
Alex Khvatov: What are your measurements (height, weight and forty time)?
Thomas Dennis: 6’5, 305, 5.1.
Alex Khvatov: Where will you be training for the NFL Draft?
Thomas Dennis: On campus, we have great coaches and facilities.
Alex Khvatov: Describe your overall experience at the FCS Bowl all-star game in Daytona Beach, FL.
Thomas Dennis: I had a great time getting to compete with great players from around the country and having the opportunity to showcase my talents in front of different scouts and agents.
Alex Khvatov: What is the biggest thing that you will take away from that
weekend?
Thomas Dennis: I have the ability to play at the next level.
Alex Khvatov: Who was the best player that you have faced at the FCS Bowl?
Thomas Dennis: Jaylin Dailey.
Alex Khvatov: Coming out of high school, what programs showed interest in you?
Thomas Dennis: Ivy Leagues and Boston College.
Alex Khvatov: Why did you choose University of Pennsylvania?
Thomas Dennis: Coaches showed me it was a hard hat offense, and Philly is a great city.
Alex Khvatov: What are your strengths?
Thomas Dennis: Athleticism, work ethic and durability.
Alex Khvatov: What areas of your game are you trying to improve upon?
Thomas Dennis: Getting quick first two steps in run blocking.
Alex Khvatov: Describe your overall career.
Thomas Dennis: I constantly improved over my three years especially in run blocking and showed consistency in pass protection.
Alex Khvatov: What is the highlight of your career up to this point?
Thomas Dennis: Game winning drive against Harvard sophomore year, that would lead us to our second championship.
Alex Khvatov: What is your biggest accomplishment in college that you are most proud of?
Thomas Dennis: Three years as a starter, all while never missing a snap, 2,000 + consecutive.
Alex Khvatov: What have you learned the most from your coaching staff?
Thomas Dennis: It doesn’t matter if things are going good or bad, you always have to keep working.
Alex Khvatov: What is your favorite NFL team?
Thomas Dennis: Green Bay Packers.
Alex Khvatov: Who is your favorite NFL player?
Thomas Dennis: Clay Matthews.
Alex Khvatov: What is the most important trait for a OL?
Thomas Dennis: Toughness (physical and mental).
Alex Khvatov: Before the ball is snapped, what are the tendencies that you are looking for from the defense?
Thomas Dennis: Linebacker/safety alignment, which hand DL has down and depth of a DL.
Alex Khvatov: What players on your team should we keep an eye on for next
season?
Thomas Dennis: KK Brooks and Connor Jangro.
Alex Khvatov: Who is the best player that you have faced on an
opposing team?
Thomas Dennis: Richard Jarvis (2016 and 2017).
Alex Khvatov: What do you enjoy most about football?
Thomas Dennis: Competition and the team life.
Alex Khvatov: Who is your biggest role model and why?
Thomas Dennis: My mom, her unwavering support has allowed me to get where I am today.
Alex Khvatov: What is your definition of a leader?
Thomas Dennis: Someone who gets out in front and does the work the way it should be done, and helps pick up others who are struggling.
Alex Khvatov: What are your hobbies?
Thomas Dennis: Pickup basketball.
Alex Khvatov: What do you want to do with your life after your football career is over?
Thomas Dennis: Investment management.
Alex Khvatov: What five words best describe you?
Thomas Dennis: Athletic, tough, hardworking, intelligent and high character.
Alex Khvatov: Who will win Super Bowl LIII in February?
Thomas Dennis: Saints.