Mark Perry (American football)

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.

Mark Perry
No. 38 – Miami Dolphins
Position:Safety
Personal information
Born: (2001-05-30) May 30, 2001
Torrance, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High school:Rancho Cucamonga (Rancho Cucamonga, California)
College:Colorado (2019–2021)
TCU (2022–2023)
Undrafted:2024
Career history
Roster status:Active

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
Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 0+1⁄10 in
(1.83 m)		 213 lb
(97 kg)		 31+3⁄8 in
(0.80 m)		 9+1⁄8 in
(0.23 m)		4.42 s1.58 s2.55 s4.40 s7.14 s37 in
(0.94 m)		10 ft 11 in
(3.33 m)		13 reps
All values from Pro Day[12][13]

After not being selected in the 2024 NFL draft, Perry decided to sign with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent.[14][15]

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