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Ronnie Perkins
Personal information
Born: (1999-09-29) September 29, 1999 (age 24)
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:253 lb (115 kg)
Career information
High school:Lutheran North (St. Louis)
College:Oklahoma (2018–2020)
Position:Linebacker
NFL draft:2021 / round: 3 / pick: 96
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:13
Player stats at PFR

Ronnie Perkins (born September 29, 1999) is an American professional football linebacker who is a free agent. He played college football at Oklahoma and was selected by the New England Patriots in the third round of the 2021 NFL draft.

Early life

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Perkins attended Lutheran High School North in St. Louis, Missouri.[1][2] As a senior in 2017, he was named the St. Louis Post-Dispatch All-Metro football defensive player of the year.[3] He played in the 2018 U.S. Army All-American Bowl.[4] Perkins committed to the University of Oklahoma to play college football.

College career

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As a true freshman at Oklahoma in 2018, Perkins started seven games and recorded 37 tackles and five sacks.[5] He started all 13 games he played in his sophomore year before being suspended for the 2019 Peach Bowl due to a failed drug test. He finished the season with 38 tackles and six sacks.[6] The suspension continued five games into his junior year in 2020.[7][8]

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 Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 2+1⁄2 in
(1.89 m) 		253 lb
(115 kg) 		32+7⁄8 in
(0.84 m) 		9 in
(0.23 m)		 4.71 s 1.69 s 2.79 s 4.69 s 32.0 in
(0.81 m)		 9 ft 7 in
(2.92 m)		 25 reps
All values from Pro Day[9][10]

New England Patriots

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Perkins was drafted by the New England Patriots in the third round, 96th overall, of the 2021 NFL draft.[11] On July 20, 2021, Perkins signed his four-year rookie contract with New England.[12] After being inactive the first 13 games of the season, he was placed on injured reserve on December 17 without being active for a game as a rookie.[13]

On August 23, 2022, Perkins was placed on injured reserve.[14]

On August 29, 2023, Perkins was waived by the Patriots and re-signed to the practice squad.[15][16]

Denver Broncos

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On September 18, 2023, Perkins was signed by the Denver Broncos off the Patriots practice squad.[17] He was released on December 14 and re-signed to the practice squad.[18] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 8, 2024.[19]

On August 6, 2024, Perkins was designated as waived/injured by the Broncos.[20] The next day, Perkins reverted to the Broncos' injured reserve after clearing waivers.[21]

On September 17, Perkins was released by the Broncos.[22]

References

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  1. ^ Kvidahl, David (August 16, 2017). "No. 2: Perkins' versatility makes him a hot commodity". STLtoday.com. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
  2. ^ McKewon, Sam (April 3, 2017). "Recruiting: Top Nebraska DL target Ronnie Perkins has big Sunday in Chicago". Omaha.com. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
  3. ^ Kvidahl, David (December 26, 2017). "All-Metro defensive player of the year: Perkins' presence unleashed Lutheran North's defense". STLtoday.com. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
  4. ^ Jordan, Jason (October 26, 2017). "Ronnie Perkins giddy to receive his U.S Army All-American jersey". USA TODAY High School Sports. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
  5. ^ Hines, Kelly (November 19, 2019). "OU football: DE Ronnie Perkins taking his game 'to another level'". Tulsa World. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
  6. ^ Bailey, Eric (September 23, 2020). "OU football: Suspended Ronnie Perkins making off-the-field impact for defense". Tulsa World. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
  7. ^ Buettner, Joe (December 9, 2022). "OU football: Ronnie Perkins grateful for each game after missing half of season". Norman Transcript. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
  8. ^ Aber, Ryan (November 4, 2020). "OU football: Ronnie Perkins made an immediate and strong impact on Sooners' defense". The Oklahoman. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
  9. ^ "Ronnie Perkins Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved December 2, 2022.
  10. ^ "2021 Draft Scout Ronnie Perkins, Oklahoma NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved December 2, 2022.
  11. ^ Buchmasser, Bernd (April 30, 2021). "Patriots draft Oklahoma DE Ronnie Perkins at to No. 96". Pats Pulpit. SB Nation. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  12. ^ Levine, Ben (July 20, 2021). "NFL Draft Pick Signings: 7/20/21". Pro Football Rumors. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
  13. ^ "Patriots Place LB Ronnie Perkins on Injured Reserve". Patriots.com. December 17, 2021. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
  14. ^ "Patriots Place LB Ronnie Perkins on Injured Reserve; OL Andrew Stueber Placed on Reserve/NFI". Patriots.com. August 23, 2022. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
  15. ^ "Patriots Make Roster Moves to Reach the 53-Man Roster Limit". Patriots.com. August 29, 2023.
  16. ^ "Patriots sign 15 players to the practice squad". Patriots.com. August 30, 2023.
  17. ^ DiLalla, Aric (September 18, 2023). "Broncos sign DE Ronnie Perkins off Patriots' practice squad". DenverBroncos.com.
  18. ^ DiLalla, Aric. "Broncos waive OLB Ronnie Perkins". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
  19. ^ DiLalla, Aric (January 8, 2024). "Broncos sign 12 players to future contracts". DenverBroncos.com.
  20. ^ "Broncos sign ILB Alec Mock". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  21. ^ "Broncos' Ronnie Perkins: Shifts to IR". CBSSports.com. August 7, 2024. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
  22. ^ Kelberman, Zack (September 17, 2024). "Broncos Cut Ties with Injured OLB". Denver Broncos On SI. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
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