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Mark Perry
Personal information
Born: (2001-05-30) May 30, 2001 (age 23)
Torrance, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:213 lb (97 kg)
Career information
High school:Rancho Cucamonga (Rancho Cucamonga, California)
College:Colorado (2019–2021)
TCU (2022–2023)
Position:Safety
Undrafted:2024
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Mark Perry (born May 30, 2001) is an American professional football safety who is a free agent. He previously played college football at Colorado and TCU.

Early life and high school

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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

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Colorado

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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

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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

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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 press
6 ft 0+1⁄8 in
(1.83 m) 		213 lb
(97 kg) 		31+3⁄8 in
(0.80 m) 		9+1⁄8 in
(0.23 m)		 4.42 s 1.58 s 2.55 s 4.40 s 7.14 s 37 in
(0.94 m)		 10 ft 11 in
(3.33 m)		 13 reps
All values from Pro Day[12]

Miami Dolphins

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After not being selected in the 2024 NFL draft, Perry decided to sign with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent.[13][14] On July 16, 2024, Perry was placed on the Active/NFI list.[15] On August 27, the Dolphins waived him as part of final roster cuts before the start of the 2024 season.[16]

Houston Texans

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On August 29, 2024, Perry signed with the practice squad of the Houston Texans.[17] He was released on September 10.[18]

References

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  1. ^ Singer, Mike (July 4, 2018). "Mark Perry has committed to Colorado". Rivals.com. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
  2. ^ Munsterteiger, Adam (November 8, 2018). "Colorado commit Mark Perry still considering other schools?". 247Sports. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
  3. ^ Howell, Brian (October 19, 2020). "Mark Perry brings confidence to CU Buffs secondary". The Denver Post. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
  4. ^ Howell, Brian (December 28, 2021). "CU Buffs safety Mark Perry to transfer". The Denver Post. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
  5. ^ Johnson, Steven. "Why safety Mark Perry could be TCU's X-Factor against Colorado". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
  6. ^ Davison, Drew. "In transfer portal, Colorado's Mark Perry likes what he's seeing in TCU football". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
  7. ^ Munsterteigler, Adam. "Safety Mark Perry enters the transfer portal". 247Sports. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
  8. ^ Rudolph, Justin (January 10, 2022). "Former Colorado safety Mark Perry announces his commitment for 2022". On3.com. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
  9. ^ Davison, Drew. "Colorado transfer Mark Perry quickly becoming a leader in TCU football's secondary". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
  10. ^ Johnson, Steven. "TCU football preview: Safeties aiming to prove they're among the nation's elite". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
  11. ^ "TCU safety Mark Perry meets again with Texans, third time with Patriots, interest increasing as NFL draft approaches". Click2Houston. April 18, 2024. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
  12. ^ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Mark Perry College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
  13. ^ Peery, Wade (April 28, 2024). "TCU safety Mark Perry signs with Miami Dolphins, nets $15,000 signing bonus". On3.com. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
  14. ^ Hodges, Russell (April 28, 2024). "Football: TCU safety Mark Perry signs UDFA contract with Miami Dolphins". Frogs O'War. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
  15. ^ "Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves". MiamiDolphins.com. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
  16. ^ "Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves". MiamiDolphins.com. August 27, 2024.
  17. ^ "Houston Texans Transactions (08-29-2024)". HoustonTexans.com. August 29, 2024. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
  18. ^ "Houston Texans Transactions (09-10-2024)". HoustonTexans.com. September 10, 2024.
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