Ed Perry Explained

Ed Perry
Number:89, 48
Position:Tight end / long snapper
Birth Date:1 September 1974
Birth Place:Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lbs:265
College:James Madison
Draftyear:1997
Draftround:6
Draftpick:177
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:109
Statlabel2:Receptions
Statvalue2:39
Statlabel3:Receiving yards
Statvalue3:308
Statlabel4:Receiving TDs

Edward Lewis "Ed" Perry, Jr. (born September 1, 1974) is a former American football player who played in the National Football League (NFL).

Biography

He graduated from Highland Springs High School in Highland Springs, Virginia,[1] where he earned four varsity letters in football and three in basketball. He continue to play football at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia. He was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the sixth round of the 1997 NFL draft.[2] He played with the Dolphins through the 2004 season. He played for the Kansas City Chiefs in 2005. In his early seasons he played tight end and served as the teams long snapper, but during his later years he played only long snapper and was regarded as one of the more reliable long snappers in the NFL. He was the last active player to have caught a touchdown pass from Hall-of-Famer Dan Marino.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Department to Hold Ed Perry Football Camp for Children. Parks and Recreation. City of Richmond, Department of Parks and Recreation. January 12, 2017. August 6, 2010.
  2. Web site: 1997 NFL Draft Listing . 2023-03-29 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.