Koi Perich

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

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

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Early life

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]

Recruiting

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 career

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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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. ↑ "Perich earns top honors at All-American Bowl". Duluth News Tribune. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
  8. ↑ Greder, Andy. "'Freak' player Koi Perich has pledged to Gophers, but USC, others not giving up recruiting battle". Pioneer Press. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
  9. ↑ Nelson, Joe. "No. 1 Minnesota recruit Koi Perich signs with Gophers after Ohio State vist". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
  10. ↑ "Gophers sign Koi Perich, 24 others, halting a long, frustrating losing skid". Star Tribune. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
  11. ↑ "Koi Perich". ESPN. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  12. ↑ "Gophers' Koi Perich named first team All-Big Ten as true freshman". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  13. ↑ "The Sporting News 2024 College Football All-America Team". SportingNews.com. December 18, 2024. Retrieved December 22, 2024.
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