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Cameron Tom
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Tom in 2023
No. 64 – Cleveland Browns
Position:Center
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 (2013–2016)
Undrafted:2017
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Practice squad
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Games played:14
Games started:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Cameron Shainaan Tom (born June 21, 1995) is an American professional football center for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). 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.

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
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 3+1⁄2 in
(1.92 m) 		291 lb
(132 kg) 		33+5⁄8 in
(0.85 m) 		9+3⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		 4.89 s 1.73 s 2.83 s 4.59 s 7.57 s 32.0 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]

Cleveland Browns

On October 15, 2024, Tom signed with the Cleveland Browns practice squad.[33]

Personal life

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

References

  1. ^ Weathers, William (October 11, 2016). "Cameron Tom — son of an LSU math teacher, Catholic High grad and Southern Miss center — is ready for his homecoming". The Advocate. Retrieved December 27, 2018.
  2. ^ "Cameron Tom, Catholic , Offensive Guard". 247Sports. Retrieved December 27, 2018.
  3. ^ "Family, football perfect formula for USM's Cameron Tom". Hattiesburg American. Retrieved December 27, 2018.
  4. ^ "Inside the Game: New Orleans Saints, Tampa Bay Buccaneers connections". www.neworleanssaints.com. Retrieved December 27, 2018.
  5. ^ "Southern Miss riding momentum after historic comeback at Kentucky". Sun Herald. Retrieved December 27, 2018.
  6. ^ "Cameron Tom - Football". University of Southern Mississippi Athletics. Retrieved December 27, 2018.
  7. ^ "2017 NFL Draft Scout Cameron Tom College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
  8. ^ "Saints Add 12 Undrafted Free Agents". NewOrleansSaints.com. May 1, 2017. Archived from the original on September 23, 2017. Retrieved June 17, 2017.
  9. ^ "New Orleans Saints make 37 roster moves". NewOrleansSaints.com. September 2, 2017. Archived from the original on October 7, 2017.
  10. ^ "New Orleans Saints announce roster moves". NewOrleansSaints.com. September 5, 2017. Archived from the original on February 10, 2018.
  11. ^ Williams, Charean (October 25, 2017). "Saints promote Cameron Tom". ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com.
  12. ^ "Cameron Tom Career Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 27, 2018.
  13. ^ "New Orleans Saints make roster reductions to 53". NewOrleansSaints.com. August 31, 2019.
  14. ^ "New Orleans Saints re-sign G/C Cameron Tom". NewOrleansSaints.com. April 8, 2020. Retrieved April 9, 2020.
  15. ^ "Saints announce 53-man roster reductions for 2020". NewOrleansSaints.com. September 5, 2020.
  16. ^ "New Orleans Saints announce practice squad additions". NewOrleansSaints.com. September 6, 2020.
  17. ^ "New Orleans Saints place guard Derrick Kelly on Covid-19 reserve list". NewOrleansSaints.com. November 29, 2020. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
  18. ^ Triplett, Mike (January 16, 2021). "Saints get healthier at WR, activate Smith off IR". ESPN. Archived from the original on January 16, 2021. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
  19. ^ Terrell, Katherine [@Kat_Terrell] (January 25, 2021). "On the transaction wire today: The contracts of John Denny, Tommylee Lewis, Cameron Tom and Blair Walsh expired, essentially meaning the Saints did not sign them to reserve/futures deals from the practice squad. Doesn't mean they can't or won't end up in New Orleans though" (Tweet). Retrieved February 18, 2021 – via Twitter.
  20. ^ Crabbs, Kyle (February 3, 2021). "Dolphins announce futures contract with center Cameron Tom". Dolphins Wire. Archived from the original on February 3, 2021. Retrieved February 5, 2021.
  21. ^ "Roster Moves: Dolphins Announce Roster Moves - August 31". MiamiDolphins.com. August 31, 2021.
  22. ^ "Roster Moves: Miami Dolphins Place OL Mancz on IR, Sign C Tom to Active Roster". MiamiDolphins.com. November 10, 2021.
  23. ^ "Roster Moves: Miami Dolphins Waive Tom, Activate Deiter and Parker, Elevate Redwine". MiamiDolphins.com. December 4, 2021.
  24. ^ Hurley, Sage (July 27, 2022). "Roster Moves: Eagles sign TE Jaden Graham, WR Lance Lenoir, and C Cameron Tom". Philadelphia Eagles.
  25. ^ McPherson, Chris (August 30, 2022). "Eagles announce initial 53-man roster". PhiladelphiaEagles.com.[permanent dead link]
  26. ^ McPherson, Chris (August 31, 2022). "Eagles sign 15 players to the practice squad". PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  27. ^ "Eagles sign Andre Chachere and Cameron Tom". philadelphiaeagles.com. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
  28. ^ McPherson, Chris (August 27, 2023). "Eagles announce first wave of roster moves". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Retrieved August 27, 2023.
  29. ^ "Los Angeles Chargers Sign Christopher Hinton". Chargers.com. October 9, 2023.
  30. ^ "Los Angeles Chargers Announce Roster Moves". Chargers.com. December 19, 2023.
  31. ^ Selby, Zach (August 23, 2024). "Commanders sign C Cameron Tom, release C J.C. Hassenauer". Commanders.com. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
  32. ^ Selby, Zach (August 27, 2024). "Commanders release 34 players; place 3 on IR, 1 on PUP list". Commanders.com. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
  33. ^ "Browns place C Nick Harris on injured reserve". Cleveland Browns. October 15, 2024. Retrieved October 16, 2024.
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