Joshua Perry
{{Short description|American football player (born 1994)}}
{{For-multi|the Australian rugby player|Josh Perry|the American football fullback|Josh Parry}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2019}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Joshua Perry
| image = Joshua Perry.JPG
| alt =
| caption = Perry with the San Diego Chargers in 2016
| current_team =
| number = 53, 49, 46
| position = Linebacker
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1994|4|26|mf=y}}
| birth_place = Franklin, Tennessee, U.S.
| death_date =
| death_place =
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 4
| weight_lbs = 253
| high_school = Olentangy (Lewis Center, Ohio)
| college = Ohio State
| draftyear = 2016
| draftround = 4
| draftpick = 102
| pastteams = * San Diego / Los Angeles Chargers ({{NFL Year|2016}}–{{NFL Year|2017}})
- Indianapolis Colts ({{NFL Year|2017}})
- Seattle Seahawks ({{NFL Year|2018}})*
| status =
| highlights = * CFP national champion (2015)
- First-team All-Big Ten (2015)
- Second-team All-Big Ten (2014)
| statlabel1 = Total tackles
| statvalue1 = 22
| statlabel2 = Forced fumbles
| statvalue2 = 2
| pfr = PerrJo01
}}
Joshua Perry (born April 26, 1994) is an American former professional football linebacker. He played college football at Ohio State, where he was part of the 2014 National Championship team.
Early life
Perry attended Olentangy High School in Lewis Center, Ohio.{{Cite web |last=Blackledge |first=Steve |date=August 23, 2011 |title=High-school football: Versatile Perry someone offenses want to avoid |url=https://www.dispatch.com/story/sports/high-school/2011/08/23/high-school-football-versatile-perry/24145369007/ |access-date=2023-05-22 |website=The Columbus Dispatch |language=en-US}} He was rated by Rivals.com as a four-star recruit and was ranked among the top outside linebackers in his class.[https://sports.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Josh-Perry-115959 Rivals.com] He committed to Ohio State University to play college football.
College career
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.[http://www.cleveland.com/osu/index.ssf/2014/03/a_shift_in_ohio_states_linebac.html A shift in Ohio State's linebacker alignment: Joshua Perry in Ryan Shazier's spot and explaining the walkout LB] As a junior, Perry played in all 15 games and started 14, leading the team in tackles with 124.[http://buckeyextra.dispatch.com/content/stories/2015/02/02/0202-joshua-perry.html Ohio State football: Looking back at Joshua Perry] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150620192622/http://buckeyextra.dispatch.com/content/stories/2015/02/02/0202-joshua-perry.html |date=June 20, 2015 }}[http://www.cleveland.com/osu/index.ssf/2015/06/joshua_perry_ohio_state_footba.html The top 50 Big Ten football players for 2015: No. 35, Joshua Perry, Ohio State linebacker] He also had three sacks. During the 2015 College Football Playoff National Championship, he recorded six tackles.
Professional career
=Pre-draft=
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. 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.
{{NFL predraft
| height ft = 6
| height in = 3+3/4
| weight = 254
| dash = 4.68
| ten split = 1.64
| twenty split = 2.72
| shuttle = 4.35
| cone drill = 7.21
| vertical = 33+1/2
| broad ft = 10
| broad in = 4
| bench = 20
| wonderlic =
| arm span = 33+7/8
| hand span = 10+1/4
| note = All values from NFL Combine{{cite web|url=http://www.nfl.com/draft/2016/profiles/joshua-perry?id=2555326|title=NFL Events: Combine Player Profiles – Joshua Perry| access-date=December 20, 2016| website=nfl.com}}/Ohio State's Pro Day{{cite web|url=http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=124715&draftyear=2016&genpos=olb| title=Joshua Perry, DS #7 OLB, Ohio State: 2016 NFL Draft| access-date=December 20, 2016| website=nfldraftscout.com}}}}
=San Diego / Los Angeles Chargers=
Perry was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the fourth round (102nd overall) in the 2016 NFL draft.{{cite web|title=Chargers Kick Off Day Three By Selecting Ohio State LB Joshua Perry|url=http://www.chargers.com/news/2016/04/30/chargers-kick-day-three-selecting-ohio-state-lb-joshua-perry|author=Henne, Ricky|website=Chargers.com|date=April 30, 2016|access-date=May 29, 2017|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170718020903/http://www.chargers.com/news/2016/04/30/chargers-kick-day-three-selecting-ohio-state-lb-joshua-perry|archive-date=July 18, 2017}} On May 9, 2016, the Chargers signed Perry to a four-year, $2.95 million contract with a signing bonus of $614,084.{{cite web|url=http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/san-diego-chargers/joshua-perry-19056/| title=Spotrac.com: Joshua Perry contract| access-date=December 20, 2016| website=Spotrac.com}} Perry entered training camp competing with Nick Dzubnar to be the backup right inside linebacker.{{cite web|url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/187/SD| title=Ourlads.com: San Diego Charger's Depth Chart: 08/29/2016| access-date=January 4, 2017| website=ourlads.com}} 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.{{cite web|url=http://www.nfl.com/player/joshuaperry/2555326/profile| title=NFL Player Profile: Joshua Perry| access-date=January 4, 2017| website=NFL.com}} 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.{{cite web|title=Los Angeles Chargers Cut Down Roster to 53|url=http://www.chargers.com/news/2017/09/02/los-angeles-chargers-cut-down-roster-53|author=Henne, Ricky|website=Chargers.com|date=September 2, 2017|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180117210505/http://www.chargers.com/news/2017/09/02/los-angeles-chargers-cut-down-roster-53|archive-date=January 17, 2018}} He was released on September 9, 2017.
=Indianapolis Colts=
On September 18, 2017, Perry was signed to the practice squad of the Indianapolis Colts.{{cite web|title=Roster Move: Colts Re-Sign WR Matt Hazel; Add To Practice Squad|url=http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/Roster-Move-Colts-Re-Sign-WR-Matt-Hazel-Add-To-Practice-Squad/5f175b19-edbe-4207-94bc-47bd243f2525|website=Colts.com|date=September 18, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170926100627/http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/Roster-Move-Colts-Re-Sign-WR-Matt-Hazel-Add-To-Practice-Squad/5f175b19-edbe-4207-94bc-47bd243f2525|archive-date=September 26, 2017}} He was promoted to the active roster on October 27, 2017.{{cite web|title=Roster Moves: Colts Elevate OLB Josh Perry To Active Roster|url=http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/Roster-Moves-Colts-Elevate-OLB-Josh-Perry-To-Active-Roster/f336d524-93ae-4018-85c7-bff7faf5d32a|website=Colts.com|date=October 27, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171030062450/http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/Roster-Moves-Colts-Elevate-OLB-Josh-Perry-To-Active-Roster/f336d524-93ae-4018-85c7-bff7faf5d32a|archive-date=October 30, 2017}} He was waived by the Colts on November 14, 2017, and was re-signed to the practice squad the next day.{{cite web|title=Colts Activate Safety Clayton Geathers From PUP|url=http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/Colts-Activate-Safety-Clayton-Geathers-From-PUP/fd0576c1-06da-44b2-946b-44b3f54c51b7|website=Colts.com|date=November 14, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171224051900/http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/Colts-Activate-Safety-Clayton-Geathers-From-PUP/fd0576c1-06da-44b2-946b-44b3f54c51b7|archive-date=December 24, 2017}}{{cite web|title=Roster Moves: Colts Claim LB Jermaine Grace|url=http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/Roster-Moves-Colts-Claim-LB-Jermaine-Grace/0f195deb-35b3-427c-a6c9-c06665568329|website=Colts.com|date=November 15, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171223234029/http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/Roster-Moves-Colts-Claim-LB-Jermaine-Grace/0f195deb-35b3-427c-a6c9-c06665568329|archive-date=December 23, 2017}} He signed a reserve/future contract with the Colts on January 1, 2018.{{cite web|title=Colts Sign Eight Players To Reserve/Future Contracts|url=http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/Colts-Sign-Eight-Players-To-ReserveFuture-Contracts/5b85cc69-1722-4b25-8387-3048376c4edb|website=Colts.com|date=January 1, 2018|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180104211138/http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/Colts-Sign-Eight-Players-To-ReserveFuture-Contracts/5b85cc69-1722-4b25-8387-3048376c4edb|archive-date=January 4, 2018}} He was waived on May 11, 2018.{{cite web|title=ROSTER MOVE: Colts Claim DE-Rakeem Nunez-Roches Off Waivers|url=http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/ROSTER-MOVE-Colts-Claim-DE-Rakeem-Nunez-Roches-Off-Waivers/8453cc9d-868d-4d27-89ba-d026e1b195fd|website=Colts.com|date=May 11, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180512112748/http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/ROSTER-MOVE-Colts-Claim-DE-Rakeem-Nunez-Roches-Off-Waivers/8453cc9d-868d-4d27-89ba-d026e1b195fd|archive-date=May 12, 2018|url-status=dead}}
=Seattle Seahawks=
On June 11, 2018, Perry signed with Seattle Seahawks.{{cite web|title=Seahawks Sign Linebacker Joshua Perry|url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-sign-linebacker-joshua-perry|author=Boyle, John|website=Seahawks.com|date=June 11, 2018}}
On July 30, 2018, Perry announced his retirement from the NFL due to concerns about concussions.{{cite web|title=Seahawks linebacker Joshua Perry retires|url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/07/30/seahawks-linebacker-joshua-perry-retires/|author=Gantt, Darin|work=Pro Football Talk|publisher=NBC Sports|date=July 30, 2018}}
Post-playing career
Perry has started working for "The Fan" 97.1 FM, a sports radio station in Columbus, Ohio,{{Cite web | title=The Fan 97.1 WBNS-FM Sports Radio - 1460 AM - HD3 | url=https://www.971thefan.com/ | access-date=2025-03-23 | website=www.971thefan.com}} co-hosting "The NFL Hour" with Matt Hayes.{{Cite news|url = https://www.971thefan.com/show/the-nfl-hour-with-matt-hayes-and-joshua-perry/|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190319041447/http://www.971thefan.com/show/the-nfl-hour-with-matt-hayes-and-joshua-perry/|url-status = dead|archive-date = March 19, 2019|title = Nothing found for Show the NFL Hour with Matt Hayes and Joshua Perry|newspaper = The Fan 97.1 Fm}} He has also made appearances on the Big Ten Network.{{Cite web|url=https://www.landgrantholyland.com/2019/9/25/20882571/ohio-state-joshua-perry-big-ten-network-advice-nebraska-analysis|title=Joshua Perry on his new job at BTN, thoughts on Nebraska, advice to Ohio State seniors|date=September 25, 2019}}{{cite web| url-status = live| archive-url = https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211205/x-NJYIX5h0U| archive-date = 2021-12-05| url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-NJYIX5h0U| title = Joshua Perry on the 2020 Football Season | website=YouTube| date = August 10, 2020}}{{cbignore}}
References
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External links
- [http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/joshua_perry_793846.html Ohio State Buckeyes bio] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150905070405/http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/joshua_perry_793846.html |date=September 5, 2015 }}
- [http://www.chargers.com/team/players/roster/joshua-perry Los Angeles Chargers bio]
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