Ray Perkins (defensive end) explained

Ray Perkins
Number:	92
Position:	Defensive end
Birth Date:	25 September 1964
Birth Place:	Richmond, Virginia
Height Ft:	6
Height In:	5
Weight Lbs:	242
High School:	Marshall-Walker (VA)
College:	Virginia
Undraftedyear:	1987
Pastteams:	Dallas Cowboys Edmonton Eskimos * Cleveland Browns * Arizona Cardinals *
Statlabel1:	Games played
Statvalue1:	2
Pfr:	PerkRa20

Rayotis Perkins (born September 25, 1964) is a former American football defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys. He played college football at the University of Virginia.

Early years

Perkins attended Marshall-Walker High School. He didn't start playing football until his sophomore season. He accepted a scholarship from the University of Virginia.^[1]

He played as a defensive tackle.^[2] As a senior, he had 2 forced fumbles against the University of South Carolina.^[3]

Professional career

Dallas Cowboys

Perkins was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys after the 1987 NFL draft. He was switched to defensive end during training camp. He was waived on September 7.^[4]

After the NFLPA strike was declared on the third week of the 1987 season, those contests were canceled (reducing the 16 game season to 15) and the NFL decided that the games would be played with replacement players. In September, he was re-signed to be a part of the Dallas Cowboys replacement team that was given the mock name "Rhinestone Cowboys" by the media.^[5] He started at right defensive end against the New York Jets and collected 2 sacks.^[6] He was a backup defensive end against the Philadelphia Eagles. He did not play against the Washington Redskins. He was released on October 20, after the strike ended.^[7]

Edmonton Eskimos

In 1988, he signed with the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League. On July 6, he was released before the start of the season.^{[8] [9]}

Cleveland Browns

In 1989, he signed as a free agent with the Cleveland Browns. On July 5, he was released before the start of the season.

Personal life

Perkins works as the assistant principal of athletics, activities and facilities at Tolleson Union High School.^[10]

References

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Notes and References

1. Web site: Former NFLer Perkins has dream job at Tolleson. April 30, 2018. February 15, 2023. West Valley View.com.
2. News: Urch, Perkins look to fill gap for Cavaliers. The Roanoke Times. Newspapers.com. September 13, 1985. 29, 33. Doughty, Doug. February 15, 2023.
3. Web site: UVa Records: Defensive Records . August 16, 2010 . February 15, 2023. University of Virginia.
4. Web site: Transactions . . September 8, 1987 . February 15, 2023.
5. News: Who's playing today and for whom. Lakeland Ledger. October 4, 1987.
6. Web site: Ray Perkins Stats. Pro Football Archives. February 15, 2023.
7. News: Cowboys. The Victoria Advocate. October 21, 1987. 3B. February 15, 2023.
8. News: Canadian Football League. Journal Gazette. July 7, 1988. 8. Newspapers.com. February 15, 2023.
9. Web site: Transactions . . July 7, 1988 . February 15, 2023.
10. News: A heart for young people from the NFL to Tolleson. West Valley View. December 12, 2021. Singleton, Kayla. February 15, 2023.