John Perry (American football, born 1969) explained

John Perry
Current Team:Rutgers Scarlet Knights
Position:Senior analyst
Birth Date:4 June 1969
Birth Place:Lawrence, Massachusetts, U.S.
College:New Hampshire
Pastcoaching:
  • Northeastern (1993)
    Wide receivers coach
  • Brown (1994–1996)
    Wide receivers coach
  • New Hampshire (1997–1998)
    Wide receivers coach & recruiting coordinator
  • Dartmouth (1999–2004)
    Offensive coordinator
  • Georgetown (2005)
    Associate head coach & quarterbacks coach
  • Hofstra (2006)
    Offensive coordinator
  • New Hampshire (2007)
    Associate head coach & quarterbacks coach
  • Merrimack (2008–2012)
    Head coach
  • Delaware (2013)
    Quarterbacks coach
  • Houston Texans (–)
    Tight ends coach
  • Houston Texans (–)
    Wide receivers coach
  • Rutgers (2021)
    Offensive assistant
  • Sam Houston State (2022)
    Offensive coordinator
  • Rutgers (2023–present)
    Senior analyst
Highlights:
  • NE-10 Championship (2009)

John Perry (born June 4, 1969) is an American college football coach and former player. He is a senior analyst for Rutgers University, a position he has held since 2023.[1] He was hired as the offensive coordinator at Lamar University but resigned prior to the season starting.[2] [3] Perry is a veteran NFL Coach with 7 years of experience. He was previously the WR Coach for the Houston Texans. He coached DeAndre Hopkins to become a 3 Time 1st Team All Pro. Perry was most recently an offensive assistant at Rutgers University. Perry has been connected to some of the most explosive offenses as a collegiate coach. Perry served as the head football coach at Merrimack College in North Andover, Massachusetts from 2008 to 2012, compiling a record of 29–21.[4] He played football and basketball at the University of New Hampshire.[5]

Personal life

Perry is the uncle of quarterback, E. J. Perry.[6] He is the older brother of James Perry, who is also a football coach.[7]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: John Perry - Football Coach . 2024-04-11 . Rutgers University Athletics . en.
  2. Web site: Lamar football names new coordinators to coaching staff . Beaumont Enterprise. January 23, 2023.
  3. News: Faye . Matt . New Lamar offensive coordinator John Perry leaving for FBS job . 2024-04-11 . Beaumont Enterprise . en.
  4. Web site: Former Merrimack College Football Head Coach John Perry Hired to Houston Texans Staff. Merrimack College. December 30, 2018.
  5. Web site: Men's Basketball. University of New Hampshire Athletics. December 30, 2018.
  6. Web site: Weitzer . Nate . September 12, 2021 . Every fall, the Perry's grow their legacy as the state's first family of football . September 12, 2021 . bostonglobe.com.
  7. Web site: McGair . Brendan . September 25, 2017 . Bryant head coach James Perry has a sibling who works on the Texans' staff . September 25, 2017 . PressReader.