Mark Perry (American football) explained

Mark Perry
Current Team:Miami Dolphins
Number:38
Position:Safety
Birth Date:30 May 2001
Birth Place:Torrance, California, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lb:213
High School:Rancho Cucamonga (Rancho Cucamonga, California)
College:Colorado (2019–2021)
TCU (2022–2023)
Undraftedyear:2024
Pastteams:
Status:Active/NFI

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.

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

After not being selected in the 2024 NFL draft, Perry decided to sign with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent.[12] [13]

On July 16, 2024, Perry was placed on the Active/Non-football injury or illness (NFI) list.[14]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Singer . Mike . Mark Perry has committed to Colorado . Rivals.com . 4 July 2018 . 17 May 2024.
  2. Web site: Munsterteiger . Adam . November 8, 2018 . Colorado commit Mark Perry still considering other schools? . 17 May 2024 . 247Sports.
  3. Web site: Howell . Brian . Mark Perry brings confidence to CU Buffs secondary . The Denver Post . 19 October 2020 . 17 May 2024.
  4. Web site: Howell . Brian . CU Buffs safety Mark Perry to transfer . The Denver Post . 28 December 2021 . 17 May 2024.
  5. Web site: Johnson . Steven . Why safety Mark Perry could be TCU's X-Factor against Colorado . Fort Worth Star-Telegram . 17 May 2024.
  6. Web site: Davison . Drew . In transfer portal, Colorado's Mark Perry likes what he's seeing in TCU football . Fort Worth Star-Telegram . 17 May 2024.
  7. Web site: Munsterteigler . Adam . Safety Mark Perry enters the transfer portal . 247Sports . 17 May 2024.
  8. Web site: Rudolph . Justin . Former Colorado safety Mark Perry announces his commitment for 2022 . On3.com . 10 January 2022 . 17 May 2024.
  9. Web site: Davison . Drew . Colorado transfer Mark Perry quickly becoming a leader in TCU football's secondary . Fort Worth Star-Telegram . 17 May 2024.
  10. Web site: Johnson . Steven . TCU football preview: Safeties aiming to prove they're among the nation's elite . Fort Worth Star-Telegram . 17 May 2024.
  11. Web site: TCU safety Mark Perry meets again with Texans, third time with Patriots, interest increasing as NFL draft approaches . Click2Houston . 18 April 2024 . 17 May 2024.
  12. Web site: Peery . Wade . TCU safety Mark Perry signs with Miami Dolphins, nets $15,000 signing bonus . On3.com . 28 April 2024 . 17 May 2024.
  13. Web site: Hodges . Russell . Football: TCU safety Mark Perry signs UDFA contract with Miami Dolphins . Frogs O'War . 28 April 2024 . 17 May 2024.
  14. Web site: Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves . 2024-07-16 . MiamiDolphins.com . en-US.