Tom Whitehead is a professional rugby league footballer who plays as a or for Hull Kingston Rovers in the Super League.
In 2022 Whitehead made his début for the Wire in the Super League against the Salford Red Devils.
He has spent time on loan from Warrington at the Rochdale Hornets in League 1.
On 3 January 2024 it was reported that he had signed for Widnes in the RFL Championship on DR-loan.
On 28 March 2025 it was reported that he had signed for London Broncos in the RFL Championship on DR loan
On 16 April 2025 it was reported that he had signed for Halifax Panthers in the RFL Championship on loan
On 17 June 2025 it was reported that he had signed for Salford Red Devils in the Super League on rolling-monthly loan
On 14 August 2025 it was reported that he had signed for Oldham RLFC in the RFL Championship on loan for the remainder of the 2025 season
On 17 November 2025 it was reported that he had signed for Hull Kingston Rovers in the Super League on a 3-year deal.