Name: Thomas Pellegrino
School: Kutztown University
Position: DL/ATH
Height: 5-11
Weight: 260

Q: What goals did you set and/or accomplish in your final collegiate season? 

My goal heading into my final season was to play at the highest standard I could and achieve accomplishments that I never had, which I was able to. I wanted to make an impact on the team as a leader and contribute the best I could. In doing this, I was named All PSAC and had the best season in my collegiate career.

Q: What would your coaches and teammates say about the type of player you are?

Coaches and players who know me and I’ve played alongside with would say I am a natural leader. I am a humble, coachable, and the most hardworking individual. And through example I bring out the best in not only my teammates but myself with the type of standard I hold myself to.

Q: When you are studying film, what are the things you focus on to improve your game?

When studying film, I start my focus on the breakdown of formations and plays. I look at the tendencies and study what I most likely will see out of certain formations so pre-snap I can quickly analyze what is to come. My focus then turns to the players I’ll line up against. Their tendencies, their technique, and footwork to better assemble a plan and arsenal to attack them and dominate them.

Q: What separates you from the other pro prospects at your position? 

What separates me from the other prospects at my position is my motor. I do not stop and will not stop until a whistle is blown or the final horn sounds. My strength and speed are nothing without my relentless play and pursuit. You will not find anyone else that will be willing to completely empty the tank by the time the clock strikes zero and the game is over.

Q: What is your offseason plan to train and prepare for professional opportunities?

My off-season plan to train for my professional opportunities is working with my strength coach from Bloomsburg University where I spent my first four years. Coach Andrew has the best plan and training regiment to make me prepared for what’s ahead.

Q: What kind of strengths and abilities will you bring to a team that will stand out both on and off the field?

The strengths I’d bring to a team is my play against the run and knowledge. My ability to pick up on a play before it even happens is a strength that has guided me and my teammates through my career. I am a strong hard person to move too, fighting in the trenches is my specialty and my ability to transition from run to pass shows I can fight in a phone booth. Off the field strengths would be my leadership and passion as I feel my presence in a room makes an impact and it transitions off the field as not only I become a better man but my teammates grow alongside with me to help make an off field impact.

Q: What is your final pitch to the NFL and any other pro leagues?

My final pitch to any professional scout is if you are still here after looking at my height and weight, I understand I am undersized. But let me show how big my heart is cause there is no one out there that can match the amount of heart I have. Thank you for the opportunity and look forward to the future.