Mark Perry (American football)

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Mark Perry
No. 34 – New England Patriots
Position: Safety
Personal information
Born: (2001-05-30) May 30, 2001 (age 23)
Torrance, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:213 lb (97 kg)
Career information
High school: Rancho Cucamonga (Rancho Cucamonga, California)
College: Colorado (2019–2021)
TCU (2022–2023)
Undrafted: 2024
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Practice squad
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Mark Perry (born May 30, 2001) is an American professional football safety for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He previously played college football at Colorado and TCU.

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Early life and high school

Perry attended Rancho Cucamonga High School. Coming out of high school, Perry was rated as a three star recruit, where he decided to commit to play college football for the Colorado Buffaloes. [1] [2]

College career

Colorado

In Perry's freshman season in 2019, he totaled 16 tackles with four being for a loss, and a sack and a half. [3] During the 2020 season, Perry would start in two games notching ten tackles. [4] During the 2021 season, Perry tallied 72 tackles and three interceptions for the Buffaloes. [5] After the conclusion of the 2021 season, Perry decided to enter his name into the NCAA transfer portal. [6] [7]

TCU

Perry decided to transfer to play for the TCU Horned Frogs. [8] [9] During the 2022 season, Perry notched 84 tackles with six and a half going for a loss, and two pass deflections. [10] In the 2023 season, Perry finished the season with 58 tackles with three being for a loss, and a forced fumble. [11]

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 0+18 in
(1.83 m)
213 lb
(97 kg)
31+38 in
(0.80 m)
9+18 in
(0.23 m)
4.42 s1.58 s2.55 s4.40 s7.14 s37 in
(0.94 m)
10 ft 11 in
(3.33 m)
13 reps
All values from Pro Day [12]

Miami Dolphins

After not being selected in the 2024 NFL draft, Perry decided to sign with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent. [13] [14] On July 16, 2024, Perry was placed on the Active/NFI list. [15] On August 27, the Dolphins waived him as part of final roster cuts before the start of the 2024 season. [16]

Houston Texans

On August 29, 2024, Perry signed with the practice squad of the Houston Texans. [17] He was released on September 10. [18]

New England Patriots

On September 16, 2024, Perry was signed to the New England Patriots practice squad. [19]

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