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Position | Safety |
Class | Freshman |
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Born: | Esko, Minnesota, U.S. |
Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
Weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
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High school | Esko (Esko, Minnesota) |
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Koi Perich 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]
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]
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