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.