Cameron Tom

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Cameron Tom
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Tom in 2023
Personal information
Born: (1995-06-21) June 21, 1995 (age 29)
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:287 lb (130 kg)
Career information
High school: Catholic (Baton Rouge)
College: Southern Miss
Position: Center
Undrafted: 2017
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Games played:14
Games started:1
Player stats at PFR

Cameron Shainaan Tom (born June 21, 1995) is an American professional football center. He played college football at Southern Miss and signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 2017. Tom has also played for the Miami Dolphins, Philadelphia Eagles, Los Angeles Chargers, and Washington Commanders.

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Early life

Tom attended and played high school football at Catholic High School. [1] He played offensive guard for the Bears. [2]

College career

Tom attended and played college football at Southern Miss from 2013–2016 under head coaches Todd Monken and Jay Hopson. [3] [4] [5] As a freshman, he started nine games. He made his debut in the season opener against Texas State and earned his first start against Boise State. As a sophomore, he started all 12 games. As a junior, he started all 14 games at the center position. [6]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 3+12 in
(1.92 m)
291 lb
(132 kg)
33+58 in
(0.85 m)
9+38 in
(0.24 m)
4.89 s1.73 s2.83 s4.59 s7.57 s32.0 in
(0.81 m)
9 ft 8 in
(2.95 m)
23 reps
All values from Pro Day [7]

New Orleans Saints

Tom signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent on May 1, 2017. [8] He was waived on September 2, 2017, and was signed to the Saints' practice squad the next day. [9] [10] He was promoted to the active roster on October 25, 2017. [11] He made his NFL debut in Week 3 of the 2018 season against the Atlanta Falcons. [12]

On August 31, 2019, Tom was placed on injured reserve. [13]

On April 8, 2020, Tom re-signed with the Saints. [14] He was waived on September 5, 2020, and signed to the practice squad the next day. [15] [16] He was elevated to the active roster on November 29 for the team's week 12 game against the Denver Broncos, and reverted to the practice squad after the game. [17] He was elevated again on January 16, 2021, for the team's divisional playoff game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and reverted to the practice squad again following the game. [18] His practice squad contract with the team expired after the season on January 25, 2021. [19]

Miami Dolphins

On February 3, 2021, Tom signed a reserve/futures contract with the Miami Dolphins. [20] He was waived on August 31, 2021 and re-signed to the practice squad the next day. [21] He was promoted to the active roster on November 10, 2021. [22] He was waived on December 4 and re-signed to the practice squad. [23] He was promoted to the active roster on December 24, 2021.

Philadelphia Eagles

Tom was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles on July 27, 2022. [24] He was waived on August 30, 2022 and signed to the practice squad the next day. [25] [26] On February 17, 2023, Tom signed a reserve/future contract with the Eagles. [27] He was released on August 27 as part of final roster cuts before the start of the 2023 season. [28]

Los Angeles Chargers

On October 9, 2023, Tom was signed to the Los Angeles Chargers practice squad. [29] He was signed to the active roster on December 18. [30]

Washington Commanders

Tom signed with the Washington Commanders on August 23, 2024. [31] He was released on August 27, 2024. [32]

Personal life

Tom's brother Zach is also an offensive lineman in the NFL and went to college at Wake Forest.

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