| No. -- Florida Tuskers | |
| Running back | |
| Personal information | |
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| Date of birth: December 27, 1981 | |
| Place of birth: Advance, North Carolina | |
| Height: 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | Weight: 224 lb (102 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: Michigan | |
| NFL Draft: 2004 / Round: 1 / Pick: 26 | |
| Debuted in 2004 for the Cincinnati Bengals | |
| Career history | |
As player:
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| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NFL statistics as of week 17, 2008 | |
| Rushing yards | 606 |
| Rushing average | 3.4 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 |
| Stats at NFL.com | |
Raymond Christopher Perry (born December 27, 1981 in Advance, North Carolina) is an American football running back who plays for the Florida Tuskers. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals 26th overall in the 2004 NFL Draft. He played college football at Michigan.
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Early years
Perry attended Fork Union Military Academy in Virginia, where he helped his team win multiple VISFA State Championships.
College career
Perry played college football at the University of Michigan. In 2003, his senior season, he rushed for 1,674 yards and 18 touchdowns and finished fourth in Heisman Trophy voting and fourth in Michigan annals for rushing yards in a season. That year Perry also received the Doak Walker Award, given to the nation's top running back, was the Big Ten Conference rushing champion,[1] and was named the Big Ten Conference MVP.
Perry set a Michigan game record with 51 carries in a 27-20 win over Michigan State on November 1, 2003. He finished his career at Michigan fifth on the school's career rushing list with 3,696 yards and third in rushing touchdowns with 39.
Professional career
Cincinnati Bengals
Perry was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the first round (26th overall) in the 2004 NFL Draft. He made his NFL debut at the Pittsburgh Steelers on October 3 but he played only two games in his rookie season with the Bengals due to injuries.
Perry played in the 2005 season. His was used to complement Pro Bowl running back Rudi Johnson. Perry finished the 2005 season with 279 rushing yards along with 51 receptions for 328 yards and two touchdowns. His 51 receptions were the most by a Bengals running back in one season since James Brooks caught 54 passes in 1986.[citation needed]
Perry fractured his leg in the 11th game of the 2006 season, ending his season.
On August 27, 2008, the Bengals cut running back Rudi Johnson from the team, solidifying Perry as the starter for the 2008 season. However, he was benched due to poor performance, in favor of Cedric Benson. Perry was released after the season on April 27, 2009.
Florida Tuskers
Perry was drafted by the Florida Tuskers in the UFL's Premiere Season Draft.
See also
- Lists of Michigan Wolverines football rushing leaders
- Lists of Michigan Wolverines football receiving leaders
References
- ^ "Big Ten Football Stats 2003". ESPN Internet Ventures. http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/statistics?stat=index&year=2003&group=5. Retrieved 2007-10-20.
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| Preceded by Larry Johnson |
Doak Walker Award 2003 |
Succeeded by Cedric Benson |
| Preceded by Larry Johnson |
Jim Brown Award 2003 |
Succeeded by Adrian Peterson |
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