Mark Perry (American football)

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Mark Perry
No. 38 – Miami Dolphins
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:215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High school: Rancho Cucamonga (Rancho Cucamonga, California)
College: Colorado (2019–2021)
TCU (2022–2023)
Undrafted: 2024
Career history
Roster status:Active

Mark Perry (born May 30, 2001) is an American professional football player who is a safety for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He previously played college football for the Colorado Buffaloes and for the TCU Horned Frogs.

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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+1⁄10 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] [13]

After not being selected in the 2024 NFL draft, Perry decided to sign with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent. [14] [15]

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References

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