Julian Pearl

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Julian Pearl
No. 60 – Cleveland Browns
Position: Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1999-10-06) October 6, 1999 (age 25) [1]
Danville, Illinois, U.S.
Height:6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight:325 lb (147 kg)
Career information
High school: Danville (Danville, Illinois)
College: Illinois (2018–2023)
Undrafted: 2024
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Practice squad

Julian Pearl (born October 6, 1999) [1] is an American professional football offensive tackle for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Illinois.

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Early life

Pearl attended high school at Danville. Coming out of high school, Pearl initially committed to play for the Northern Illinois Huskies. [2] However, Pearl flipped his commitment to play for the Illinois Fighting Illini. [3] [4]

College career

In Pearl's first season in 2018, he decided to redshirt and played in two games as a defensive end. [5] During the 2019 season, Pearl played in just two games. [6] In the 2020 Covid-shortened season, Pearl played in seven games where he made four starts. [7] During the 2021 season, Pearl played in 12 games with 11 starts at left guard. [8] During the 2022 season, Pearl was a part of a Fighting Illini offensive line that were semifinalists for the Joe Moore Award. [9] During the 2022 season, Pearl started 12 games for the Fighting Illini, where he was named an honorable mention all Big-Ten selection. [10] Heading into the 2023 season, Pearl was named preseason second-team all Big-Ten. [11] In 2023, Pearl would play in and start all 12 games for the Fighting Illini. [12]

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 6 in
(1.98 m)		312 lb
(142 kg)		35+1⁄8 in
(0.89 m)		10+1⁄4 in
(0.26 m)		5.60 s1.95 s3.11 s4.77 s8.20 s31.0 in
(0.79 m)		8 ft 9 in
(2.67 m)		18 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day [13] [14]

Baltimore Ravens

Pearl signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent on May 3, 2024. [15] He was also selected by the Michigan Panthers as the sixth overall selection in the 2024 UFL draft on July 17. [16] He was waived on August 27. [17]

Minnesota Vikings

On October 29, 2024, the Minnesota Vikings signed Pearl to their practice squad. [18] He was released on November 29. [19]

Cleveland Browns

On December 10, 2024, the Cleveland Browns signed Pearl to their practice squad. [20]

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  2. ↑ Tim, Egdy (February 6, 2017). "Danville offensive tackle Julian Pearl verbally commits to Northern Illinois". NBC Sports. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  3. ↑ Vainisi, Jim (April 21, 2017). "Three-star OL Julian Pearl flips commitment from Northern Illinois to Illinois Football". The Champaign Room. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  4. ↑ Wierda, Marlee (November 17, 2020). "Body transformation paying off for Pearl as he prepares for possible first start at Nebraska". WCIA.com. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  5. ↑ Choate, Craig; Wierda, Marlee (April 22, 2019). "Griffin, Pearl ready to contribute after redshirt seasons". WCIA.com. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  6. ↑ "JULIAN PEARL OT/EDGE ILLINOIS". nfldraftbuzz.com. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  7. ↑ Harvey, Paul (January 8, 2023). "Julian Pearl, Illinois OL, announces plans on 2023 season". Saturday Tradition. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  8. ↑ Kimball, Anderson (August 26, 2022). "Illini Julian Pearl's position switch vaulted him up NFL Draft boards". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  9. ↑ Kimball, Anderson (March 26, 2023). ""My heart was full": Isaiah Adams and Julian Pearl ready for last ride together on Illini line". The Pantagraph. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  10. ↑ Olson, Andy (January 9, 2023). "Julian Pearl returning for sixth season with Illini". WCIA.com. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
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  12. ↑ "Julian Pearl". Illinois University Athletics. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  13. ↑ "Julian Pearl Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  14. ↑ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Julian Pearl College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  15. ↑ Brown, Clifton (May 3, 2024). "Ravens Announce 22-Member Undrafted Rookie Class". BaltimoreRavens.com.
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  19. ↑ Peters, Craig. "Vikings Sign Daniel Jones & Gabriel Murphy to Practice Squad". vikings.com. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
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