Perry played in 10 games as a true freshman at Ohio State in 2012 and had five tackles. As a sophomore in 2013, he played in all 13 games and made 10 starts. For the season, he had 64 tackles and one sack, which was a safety.[3] As a junior, Perry played in all 15 games and started 14, leading the team in tackles with 124.[4][5] He also had three sacks. During the 2015 College Football Playoff National Championship, he recorded six tackles.
Professional career
Coming out of Ohio State, Perry was projected by the majority of analysts to be a second to fourth round draft selection. He was rated the seventh best outside linebacker out of the 203 available by NFLDraftScout.com.[6] Perry received positive reviews from scouts and analysts for his leadership, strength, productive tackling, conditioning, instincts, and anticipation. He was thought to be a limited playmaker who loses focus during blocks, with minimal man to man coverage skills, and below average sideline to sideline chase ability.[7]
Perry was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the fourth round (102nd overall) in the 2016 NFL Draft.[8] On May 9, 2016, the Chargers signed Perry to a four-year, $2.95 million contract with a signing bonus of $614,084.[9] Perry entered training camp competing with Nick Dzubnar to be the backup right inside linebacker.[10] Perry was named the third right inside linebacker behind veteran Denzel Perryman and Dzubnar to begin the regular season.
Perry made his professional regular season debut in the Chargers' season opener against the Kansas City Chiefs. The following week, Perry made his first career solo tackle in a 38–14 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars. On October 2, 2016, he recorded three solo tackles in the Chargers' 35–34 loss to the New Orleans Saints. On January 1, 2017, Perry received his first career start against the Kansas City Chiefs and recorded a season-high six combined tackles in a 37–27 loss.[11] He finished his rookie season with a total of 22 combined tackles in 15 games and one start.
On September 2, 2017, Perry was waived/injured by the Chargers and placed on injured reserve.[12] He was released on September 9, 2017.
Indianapolis Colts
On September 18, 2017, Perry was signed to the Indianapolis Colts' practice squad.[13] He was promoted to the active roster on October 27, 2017.[14] He was waived by the Colts on November 14, 2017, and was re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[15][16] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Colts on January 1, 2018.[17] He was waived on May 11, 2018.[18]
On July 30, 2018, Perry announced his retirement from the NFL due to concerns about concussions.[20]
Post-playing career
Perry has started working for "The Fan" 97.1 FM, a sports radio station in Columbus, Ohio,[21] co-hosting "The NFL Hour" with Matt Hayes.[22] He has also made appearances on the Big Ten Network.[23][24]
References
^High-school football: Versatile Perry someone offenses want to avoid
^"Nothing found for Show the NFL Hour with Matt Hayes and Joshua Perry". The Fan 97.1 Fm.
^"Joshua Perry on his new job at BTN, thoughts on Nebraska, advice to Ohio State seniors". September 25, 2019.
^"Joshua Perry on the 2020 Football Season". YouTube. Archived from the original on December 5, 2021.
External links
Ohio State Buckeyes bio
Los Angeles Chargers bio
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Seattle Seahawks 2018 Offseason and or practice squad member onlyCareer highlights and awards2014 CFP National ChampionshipCareer NFL statisticsTotal tackles 22Forced fumbles 2Player stats at NFL com Contents 1 Early years 2 College career 3 Professional career 3 1 San Diego Los Angeles Chargers 3 2 Indianapolis Colts 3 3 Seattle Seahawks 3 4 Post playing career 4 References 5 External linksEarly years EditPerry attended Olentangy High School in Lewis Center Ohio 1 He was rated by Rivals com as a four star recruit and was ranked among the top outside linebackers in his class 2 He committed to Ohio State University to play college football College career EditPerry played in 10 games as a true freshman at Ohio State in 2012 and had five tackles As a sophomore in 2013 he played in all 13 games and made 10 starts For the season he had 64 tackles and one sack which was a safety 3 As a junior Perry played in all 15 games and started 14 leading the team in tackles with 124 4 5 He also had three sacks During the 2015 College Football Playoff National Championship he recorded six tackles Professional career EditComing out of Ohio State Perry was projected by the majority of analysts to be a second to fourth round draft selection He was rated the seventh best outside linebacker out of the 203 available by NFLDraftScout com 6 Perry received positive reviews from scouts and analysts for his leadership strength productive tackling conditioning instincts and anticipation He was thought to be a limited playmaker who loses focus during blocks with minimal man to man coverage skills and below average sideline to sideline chase ability 7 Pre draft measurables Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40 yard dash 10 yard split 20 yard split 20 yard shuttle Three cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press6 ft 3 3 4 in 1 92 m 254 lb 115 kg 33 7 8 in 0 86 m 10 1 4 in 0 26 m 4 68 s 1 64 s 2 72 s 4 35 s 7 21 s 33 1 2 in 0 85 m 10 ft 4 in 3 15 m 20 repsAll values from NFL Combine 7 Ohio State s Pro Day 6 San Diego Los Angeles Chargers Edit Perry was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the fourth round 102nd overall in the 2016 NFL Draft 8 On May 9 2016 the Chargers signed Perry to a four year 2 95 million contract with a signing bonus of 614 084 9 Perry entered training camp competing with Nick Dzubnar to be the backup right inside linebacker 10 Perry was named the third right inside linebacker behind veteran Denzel Perryman and Dzubnar to begin the regular season Perry made his professional regular season debut in the Chargers season opener against the Kansas City Chiefs The following week Perry made his first career solo tackle in a 38 14 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars On October 2 2016 he recorded three solo tackles in the Chargers 35 34 loss to the New Orleans Saints On January 1 2017 Perry received his first career start against the Kansas City Chiefs and recorded a season high six combined tackles in a 37 27 loss 11 He finished his rookie season with a total of 22 combined tackles in 15 games and one start On September 2 2017 Perry was waived injured by the Chargers and placed on injured reserve 12 He was released on September 9 2017 Indianapolis Colts Edit On September 18 2017 Perry was signed to the Indianapolis Colts practice squad 13 He was promoted to the active roster on October 27 2017 14 He was waived by the Colts on November 14 2017 and was re signed to the practice squad the next day 15 16 He signed a reserve future contract with the Colts on January 1 2018 17 He was waived on May 11 2018 18 Seattle Seahawks Edit On June 11 2018 Perry signed with Seattle Seahawks 19 On July 30 2018 Perry announced his retirement from the NFL due to concerns about concussions 20 Post playing career Edit Perry has started working for The Fan 97 1 FM a sports radio station in Columbus Ohio 21 co hosting The NFL Hour with Matt Hayes 22 He has also made appearances on the Big Ten Network 23 24 References Edit High school football Versatile Perry 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