Koi Perich

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Koi Perich
Minnesota Golden Gophers–No. 3
Position Safety
ClassFreshman
Personal information
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight190 lb (86 kg)
Career history
College
High schoolEsko Esko, Minnesota

Koi Perich is an American college football safety for the Minnesota Golden Gophers.

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Early life

In Perich's junior season, he rushed for over 800 yards, notched 75 tackles, two sacks, three interceptions four forced fumbles, and 25 touchdowns. [1] During Perich's first game of his senior season, he intercepted two passes which he returned both for touchdowns. [2] During Perich's senior season, he amassed 27 total touchdowns, with five defensive touchdowns, four return touchdowns, sixteen rushing touchdowns, a passing touchdown, and a receiving touchdown. [3] [4] On defense during his senior season he notched 76 tackles, three interceptions, and four fumble recoveries. [5] For his performance on his senior season, Perich was named all-state. [6] Perich was invited to play in the 2024 High School All-American Bowl, where he intercepted a pass on the goal line, and blocked a punt. [7] For his performance in the game, Perich was named the bowl's MVP. [8] [9] Perich held offers from schools such as USC, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and Washington. [10] Perich also picked up late offers from Florida State and Ohio State. [11]

College career

Perich decided to commit to play college football for the Minnesota Golden Gophers. [12] [13] [14]

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References

  1. ↑ Nelson, Joe (April 19, 2023). "4-star safety Koi Perich commits to Gophers". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
  2. ↑ Greder, Andy. "How Gophers football recruited and signed four-star safety Koi Perich". Pioneer Press. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
  3. ↑ Scoggins, Chip. "Koi Perich's fire burns hot. Get ready, Gophers". Star Tribune. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
  4. ↑ Wald, Jeff. "Gophers, P.J. Fleck sign top in-state player Koi Perich to 2024 class". FOX9. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
  5. ↑ Przytarski, Zach. "Prep football: Esko's Koi Perich shines as a do-it-all defender". Pine Journal. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
  6. ↑ Malcomb, Jamey. "Esko's Koi Perich is always ready for the 'big stage'". Duluth News Tribune. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
  7. ↑ Nelson, Joe. "Top Gophers recruit Koi Perich is MVP of All-American Bowl". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
  8. ↑ Greder, Andy. "Gophers football: Star safety signee Koi Perich wins MVP of All-American Bowl". Pioneer Press. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
  9. ↑ "Perich earns top honors at All-American Bowl". Duluth News Tribune. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
  10. ↑ Greder, Andy. "'Freak' player Koi Perich has pledged to Gophers, but USC, others not giving up recruiting battle". Pioneer Press. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
  11. ↑ Nelson, Joe. "No. 1 Minnesota recruit Koi Perich signs with Gophers after Ohio State vist". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
  12. ↑ "Gophers sign Koi Perich, 24 others, halting a long, frustrating losing skid". Star Tribune. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
  13. ↑ O'Hara, Nolan. "Koi Perich's recruitment to Minnesota 'came down to the last minute'". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
  14. ↑ Malcomb, Jamey (December 20, 2023). "Prep football: Koi Perich hopes to bring 'that spark' to Gophers". Duluth News Tribune. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
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