Suntarine Perkins

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Suntarine Perkins
Ole Miss RebelsNo. 4
Position Linebacker
ClassFreshman
Major Health and Physical Education
Personal information
Born: (2003-11-17) November 17, 2003 (age 21)
Raleigh, Mississippi, U.S.
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight205 lb (93 kg)
Career history
College
High schoolRaleigh (Raleigh, Mississippi)
Career highlights and awards
  • First-team All-SEC Freshman (2023)

Suntarine Margo Perkins (born November 17, 2003) is an American football linebacker for the Ole Miss Rebels.

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High school career

Perkins attended Raleigh High School in Raleigh, Mississippi. [1] He played linebacker and running back in high school. [2] Over his career he had 267 tackles and 10 sacks on defense. As a senior, he had 2,078 yards and 32 touchdowns. [3] A five star recruit, Perkins committed to the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) to play college football. [4] [5]

College career

Perkins was a starter his true freshman year at Ole Miss in 2023. [6] [7]

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References

  1. "Inside the versatility that separates four-star linebacker Suntarine Perkins". The Clarion Ledger.
  2. "Ole Miss commit Suntarine Perkins rushes for 337 yards, 4 TDs in title win". USA Today.
  3. "Suntarine Perkins: Why Lane Kiffin, Ole Miss football". The Clarion Ledger.
  4. "Four-star LB Suntarine Perkins, Mississippi's No. 1 2023 recruit, commits to Ole Miss football". The Clarion Ledger.
  5. "National Signing Day: In-state stars Suntarine Perkins, Ayden Williams sign with Ole Miss football". The Dispatch.
  6. "Ole Miss football: Suntarine Perkins is top Lane Kiffin signee". The Clarion Ledger.
  7. "Ole Miss football vs LSU: Comparing Suntarine Perkins, Harold Perkins". The Clarion Ledger.