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]
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 4A North Carolina state championship at heavyweight.
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]
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, 2022.[7] He was waived on November 14 and re-signed to the practice squad.[8] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 9, 2023.[9] He was waived on May 15, 2023.
On July 25, 2023, Perry signed with the Seattle Seahawks.[10] He was waived on August 1. He was re-signed by the Seahawks five days later.[11] He was waived on August 29.[12]
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]
On January 5, 2024, Perry was selected by the Arlington Renegades during the 2024 UFL dispersal draft.[15] He was waived on March 21.[16]
On April 15, 2024, Perry signed with the Duke City Gladiators of the Indoor Football League (IFL). He was released on June 19.[17]
On June 20, 2024, Perry signed with the Arizona Rattlers of the Indoor Football League (IFL).[17]
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