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
Player stats at PFR

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+1⁄8 in
(1.83 m)		213 lb
(97 kg)		31+3⁄8 in
(0.80 m)		9+1⁄8 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]

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References

  1. ↑ Singer, Mike (July 4, 2018). "Mark Perry has committed to Colorado". Rivals.com. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
  2. ↑ Munsterteiger, Adam (November 8, 2018). "Colorado commit Mark Perry still considering other schools?". 247Sports. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
  3. ↑ Howell, Brian (October 19, 2020). "Mark Perry brings confidence to CU Buffs secondary". The Denver Post. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
  4. ↑ Howell, Brian (December 28, 2021). "CU Buffs safety Mark Perry to transfer". The Denver Post. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
  5. ↑ Johnson, Steven. "Why safety Mark Perry could be TCU's X-Factor against Colorado". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
  6. ↑ Davison, Drew. "In transfer portal, Colorado's Mark Perry likes what he's seeing in TCU football". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
  7. ↑ Munsterteigler, Adam. "Safety Mark Perry enters the transfer portal". 247Sports. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
  8. ↑ Rudolph, Justin (January 10, 2022). "Former Colorado safety Mark Perry announces his commitment for 2022". On3.com. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
  9. ↑ Davison, Drew. "Colorado transfer Mark Perry quickly becoming a leader in TCU football's secondary". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
  10. ↑ Johnson, Steven. "TCU football preview: Safeties aiming to prove they're among the nation's elite". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
  11. ↑ "TCU safety Mark Perry meets again with Texans, third time with Patriots, interest increasing as NFL draft approaches". Click2Houston. April 18, 2024. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
  12. ↑ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Mark Perry College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
  13. ↑ Peery, Wade (April 28, 2024). "TCU safety Mark Perry signs with Miami Dolphins, nets $15,000 signing bonus". On3.com. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
  14. ↑ Hodges, Russell (April 28, 2024). "Football: TCU safety Mark Perry signs UDFA contract with Miami Dolphins". Frogs O'War. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
  15. ↑ "Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves". MiamiDolphins.com. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
  16. ↑ "Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves". MiamiDolphins.com. August 27, 2024.
  17. ↑ "Houston Texans Transactions (08-29-2024)". HoustonTexans.com. August 29, 2024. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
  18. ↑ "Houston Texans Transactions (09-10-2024)". HoustonTexans.com. September 10, 2024.
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