 Perich at 2025 Big Ten Media Days | |
| Minnesota Golden Gophers–No. 3 | |
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| Position | Safety |
| Class | Sophomore |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | September 26, 2005 Esko, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career history | |
| College |
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| High school | Esko (Esko, Minnesota) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Koi Perich (born September 26th, 2005) is an American college football safety for the Minnesota Golden Gophers.
Perich attended Esko High School in Esko, Minnesota. As a junior, he rushed for over 800 yards, notched 75 tackles, two sacks, three interceptions, four forced fumbles, and 25 touchdowns. [1] In the first game of his senior season, Perich intercepted two passes which he returned both for touchdowns. [2] As a senior, he amassed 27 total touchdowns: 16 rushing, five defensive, four return, one passing, and one receiving. [3] [4] Perich also notched 76 tackles, three interceptions, and four fumble recoveries on defense, [5] earning all-state recognition. [6] He accepted an invite to play in the All-American Bowl, where he intercepted a pass on the goal line and blocked a punt en route to earning game MVP honors. [7]
Perich received offers from schools such as USC, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and Washington, [8] as well as late offers from Florida State and Ohio State. [9] He committed to play college football for the Minnesota Golden Gophers. [10]
| College recruiting information (2024) | ||||||
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| Name | Hometown | School | Height | Weight | Commit date | |
| Koi Perich Safety | Esko, Minnesota | Esko High School | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | Apr 19, 2023 | |
Recruit ratings: Rivals:  247Sports: ESPN: (82) | ||||||
As a freshman, Perich recorded 24 solo tackles, one pass defended, one forced fumble, and five interceptions. [11] He was named first-team All-Big Ten Conference and second-team All-American following the conclusion of the regular season. [12] [13]