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Roderick Perry II
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Roderick Perry II (born December 3, 1997) is an American professional football nose tackle for the Arizona Rattlers of the Indoor Football League (IFL). He played college football for the South Carolina State Bulldogs and Illinois Fighting Illini.[1][2][3]
Key Information
Early life
[edit]Perry attended Cary High School in Cary, North Carolina. He was a two-time all-conference selection in football, and was also a member of the wrestling team, winning the 2016 NCHSAA 4A 285-pound state championship.
College career
[edit]Perry played collegiate football at South Carolina State from 2016 to 2019, where he recorded 67 total tackles, with 5.5 sacks. He then transferred to Illinois as a graduate transfer, where he played from 2020 to 2021. While at Illinois, he had 43 total tackles, 4 sacks, and was a 2021 PFF All-Big Ten honorable mention.[4]
Professional career
[edit]Cleveland Browns
[edit]After going undrafted in the 2022 NFL draft, Perry was signed by the Cleveland Browns on May 1, 2022.[5] Perry was waived by the Browns on August 30, but re–signed to the team's practice squad the following day.[6] He was promoted to the active roster on November 12.[7] Perry was waived on November 14 and re-signed to the practice squad.[8]
Perry signed a reserve/future contract with Cleveland on January 9, 2023.[9] He was waived by the Browns on May 15.
Seattle Seahawks
[edit]On July 25, 2023, Perry signed with the Seattle Seahawks.[10] He was waived by Seattle on August 1. Perry was re-signed by the Seahawks five days later,[11] but was waived once again on August 29, as a part of final roster cuts.[12]
Houston Roughnecks
[edit]On October 26, 2023, Perry signed with the Houston Roughnecks of the XFL.[13] The Roughnecks brand was transferred to the Houston Gamblers when the XFL and United States Football League merged to create the United Football League (UFL).[14]
Arlington Renegades
[edit]On January 5, 2024, Perry was selected by the Arlington Renegades during the 2024 UFL dispersal draft.[15] He was waived by the Renegades on March 21.[16]
Duke City Gladiators
[edit]On April 15, 2024, Perry signed with the Duke City Gladiators of the Indoor Football League (IFL). He was released by Duke City on June 19.[17]
Arizona Rattlers
[edit]On June 20, 2024, Perry signed with the Arizona Rattlers of the Indoor Football League (IFL).[17]
References
[edit]- ^ Joey Wagner (September 30, 2020). "Watch now: 'Hi, I'm Rod. I'm the new guy.' How Roderick Perry II transferred to the Illinois football team". Herald & Review. Retrieved October 1, 2022.
- ^ Colin Likas (January 21, 2021). "Perry puts NFL dream in back pocket to 'think of the long run'". The News-Gazette. Retrieved October 1, 2022.
- ^ Joey Wagner (October 28, 2020). "Perry making an impact". Journal Gazette. pp. B1–B2. Retrieved October 1, 2022.
- ^ Roderick Perry II - 2021 Football Roster. fightingillini.com. Retrieved February 5, 2025.
- ^ Jonathan Alday (May 1, 2022). "Cleveland Browns have signed former Illini defensive tackle Roderick Perry II as undrafted free agent". The Daily Illini. Retrieved October 1, 2022.
- ^ Poisal, Anthony (August 30, 2022). "Browns announce initial 53-man roster heading into 2022 season". ClevelandBrowns.com.
- ^ "Browns activate RB Jerome Ford, sign DT Roderick Perry II to active roster". ClevelandBrowns.com. November 12, 2022.
- ^ "Browns sign DE Isaac Rochell to practice squad". ClevelandBrowns.com. November 15, 2022.
- ^ "Browns sign 10 players to reserve/futures contracts". ClevelandBrowns.com. January 9, 2023.
- ^ "Seahawks Sign Second-Round Pick Zach Charbonnet & NT Roderick Perry II". Seahawks.com. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
- ^ "Riq Woolen Passes Physical; Seahawks Sign NT Roderick Perry II". Seahawks.com. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
- ^ Boyle, John (August 29, 2023). "Seahawks Make Roster Moves, Establish Initial 2023 53-Man Roster". Seahawks.com.
- ^ "Seven Players Sign Letters of Intent With XFL". www.xfl.com. Retrieved October 27, 2023.
- ^ Seifert, Kevin (January 1, 2024). "Newly formed United Football League sets 8 markets, tabs coaches". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
- ^ "UFL - Team Rosters". www.theufl.com. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
- ^ "Arlington, D.C., and Houston announce training camp roster moves". UFLBoard.com. March 21, 2024. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
- ^ a b "Transactions". goifl.com. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
