Thomas Welch (American football)

Dwayne Thomas Welch Jr. (born June 19, 1987) is an American former professional football offensive tackle.

He was also a member of the Minnesota Vikings, Buffalo Bills, St. Louis Rams, Philadelphia Eagles and New Orleans Saints.

As a junior in 2008, Welch started all 13 games at right tackle, earning the team's Offensive Player of the Week award against South Carolina.

In 2009, his senior season, Welch started 11 games at left tackle and twice earned Offensive Player of the Week Award honors.

He made an appearance on MONEY with Melissa on the Fox Business Network on May 29, 2013, where he discussed the internship and the NFL's involvement with player development in post football careers.