Roderick Perry II

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Roderick Perry II
Personal information
Born: (1997-12-03) December 3, 1997 (age 26)
Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:304 lb (138 kg)
Career information
High school:Cary (NC)
College:South Carolina State
Illinois
Position:Nose tackle
Undrafted:2022
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:2
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Roderick Perry II (born December 3, 1997) is an American football nose tackle. He played college football at South Carolina State and Illinois.[1][2][3]

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.[4] Perry was waived by the Browns on August 30, but re–signed to the team's practice squad the following day.[5] He was promoted to the active roster on November 12, 2022.[6] He was waived on November 14 and re-signed to the practice squad.[7] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 9, 2023.[8] He was waived on May 15, 2023.

Seattle Seahawks[edit]

On July 25, 2023, Perry signed with the Seattle Seahawks.[9] He was waived on August 1. He was re-signed by the Seahawks five days later.[10] He was waived on August 29.[11]

Houston Roughnecks[edit]

On October 26, 2023, Perry signed with the Houston Roughnecks of the XFL.[12] 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).[13]

Arlington Renegades[edit]

On January 5, 2024, Perry was drafted by the Arlington Renegades during the 2024 UFL dispersal draft.[14] He was waived on March 21.[15]

References[edit]

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ Joey Wagner (October 28, 2020). "Perry making an impact". Journal Gazette. pp. B1–B2. Retrieved October 1, 2022. Open access icon
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ Poisal, Anthony (August 30, 2022). "Browns announce initial 53-man roster heading into 2022 season". ClevelandBrowns.com.
  6. ^ "Browns activate RB Jerome Ford, sign DT Roderick Perry II to active roster". ClevelandBrowns.com. November 12, 2022.
  7. ^ "Browns sign DE Isaac Rochell to practice squad". ClevelandBrowns.com. November 15, 2022.
  8. ^ "Browns sign 10 players to reserve/futures contracts". ClevelandBrowns.com. January 9, 2023.
  9. ^ "Seahawks Sign Second-Round Pick Zach Charbonnet & NT Roderick Perry II". Seahawks.com. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
  10. ^ "Riq Woolen Passes Physical; Seahawks Sign NT Roderick Perry II". Seahawks.com. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
  11. ^ Boyle, John (August 29, 2023). "Seahawks Make Roster Moves, Establish Initial 2023 53-Man Roster". Seahawks.com.
  12. ^ "Seven Players Sign Letters of Intent With XFL". www.xfl.com. Retrieved October 27, 2023.
  13. ^ Seifert, Kevin (January 1, 2024). "Newly formed United Football League sets 8 markets, tabs coaches". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
  14. ^ "UFL - Team Rosters". www.theufl.com. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
  15. ^ "Arlington, D.C., and Houston announce training camp roster moves". UFLBoard.com. March 21, 2024. Retrieved March 21, 2024.