Nick Perry (safety) explained

Nick Perry
Current Team:Seattle Seahawks
Position: Defensive Assistant
Birth Date:7 December 1991
Birth Place:Prattville, Alabama, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:1
Weight Lb:212
High School:Prattville (Prattville, Alabama)
College:Alabama (2010–2014)
Undraftedyear:2015
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Nick Perry (born December 7, 1991) is an American football coach and former safety who is the assistant defensive coach for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL).

Playing career

Perry played safety for five seasons[1] at the University of Alabama[2] coming out of Prattville High School[3] under Nick Saban. There he won consecutive BCS National Championships in 2011 and 2012. He was not selected during the 2015 NFL draft, so Perry signed as an undrafted free agent with the Ravens[4] and was on their practice squad[5] during 2015. In 2016 he was a member of the Philadelphia Eagles,[6] but was released after training camp.

Coaching career

Alabama

Perry began his coaching career at his alma mater in Alabama in 2017[7] as a graduate assistant.[8] He remained a graduate assistant[9] until the end of the 2017 when he was given the title of analyst for the 2019 season.

Atlanta Falcons

In 2021 Perry made the jump to the NFL as an assistant defensive backs coach for the Atlanta Falcons.[10] In 2023 he switched positions and became the assistant wide receivers coach for the Falcons.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Writer. Aaron SuttlesStaff. Alabama safety Nick Perry appreciates the opportunity for one more season. July 17, 2021. Tuscaloosa News. en.
  2. Web site: Rogers. Ken. Nick Perry thankful for another season at Alabama. July 16, 2021. Dothan Eagle. August 5, 2014 . en.
  3. Web site: April 29, 2015. From Prattville to Power House: The Emergence of Nick Perry. July 17, 2021. The Odyssey Online. en-us.
  4. Web site: Wilson. Aaron. Alabama safety Nick Perry, and several others, join Ravens' undrafted free agent class. July 16, 2021. baltimoresun.com. May 2, 2015 .
  5. Web site: Talbot. Damond. December 4, 2015. Ravens make a switch to their practice squad; Sign safety Nick Perry. July 16, 2021. NFL Draft Diamonds. en-US.
  6. Web site: Gowton. Brandon Lee. July 22, 2016. Report: Eagles will sign former Ravens safety. July 17, 2021. Bleeding Green Nation. en.
  7. Web site: March 2, 2017. Nick Perry, Former Alabama Safety, Joining Tide Staff As Grad Assistant. July 16, 2021. The Spun. en-US.
  8. Web site: Smith. Stephen M.. March 2, 2017. Ex-Tide DB Nick Perry to join Alabama coaching staff. July 16, 2021. Touchdown Alabama. en-US.
  9. Web site: Rankin. Duane. Perry plants coaching roots as Alabama grad assistant. July 16, 2021. The Montgomery Advertiser. en-US.
  10. Web site: January 30, 2021. Alabama analyst, former Tide DB Nick Perry leaving for NFL position. July 16, 2021. Saturday Down South. en-US.

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