Nick Perry (safety)
_(cropped).jpg) Perry with the Atlanta Falcons in 2022 | |
| Virginia Tech Hokies | |
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| Title | Cornerbacks coach |
| Personal information | |
| Born | December 7, 1991 Prattville, Alabama, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Listed weight | 212 lb (96 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Prattville (Prattville, Alabama) |
| College | Alabama (2010–2014) |
| NFL draft | 2015: undrafted |
| Career history | |
Playing | |
* Offseason or practice squad member only | |
Coaching | |
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| Awards and highlights | |
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Nick Perry (born December 7, 1991) is an American former professional football safety and current defensive backs coach for the Virginia Tech Hokies.
Playing career
[edit]Perry played safety for five seasons[1] at the University of Alabama[2] coming out of Prattville High School[citation needed] under Nick Saban. There he won consecutive BCS National Championships in 2011 and 2012. He was not selected during the 2015 NFL draft, so Perry signed as an undrafted free agent with the Ravens[3] and was on their practice squad[4] during 2015. In 2016 he was a member of the Philadelphia Eagles,[5] but was released after training camp.
Coaching career
[edit]Alabama
[edit]Perry began his coaching career at his alma mater in Alabama in 2017[6] as a graduate assistant.[7] He remained a graduate assistant[8] until the end of the 2017 when he was given the title of analyst for the 2019 season.
Atlanta Falcons
[edit]In 2021, Perry made the jump to the NFL as an assistant defensive backs coach for the Atlanta Falcons.[9] In 2023, he switched roles and became the team's assistant wide receivers coach.
Arkansas
[edit]On January 10, 2025, Perry joined the Arkansas Razorbacks as the team's defensive backs coach.[10]
Virginia Tech
[edit]On January 23, 2026, Perry joined the Virginia Tech Hokies as the team's defensive backs coach.[11]
References
[edit]- ↑ Suttles, Aaron. "Alabama safety Nick Perry appreciates the opportunity for one more season". Tuscaloosa News. Retrieved July 17, 2021.[dead link]
- ↑ Rogers, Ken (August 5, 2014). "Nick Perry thankful for another season at Alabama". Dothan Eagle. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- ↑ Wilson, Aaron (May 2, 2015). "Alabama safety Nick Perry, and several others, join Ravens' undrafted free agent class". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- ↑ Talbot, Damond (December 4, 2015). "Ravens make a switch to their practice squad; Sign safety Nick Perry". NFL Draft Diamonds. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- ↑ Gowton, Brandon Lee (July 22, 2016). "Report: Eagles will sign former Ravens safety". Bleeding Green Nation. Retrieved July 17, 2021.
- ↑ "Nick Perry, Former Alabama Safety, Joining Tide Staff As Grad Assistant". The Spun. March 2, 2017. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- ↑ Smith, Stephen M. (March 2, 2017). "Ex-Tide DB Nick Perry to join Alabama coaching staff". Touchdown Alabama. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- ↑ Rankin, Duane. "Perry plants coaching roots as Alabama grad assistant". The Montgomery Advertiser. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- ↑ "Alabama analyst, former Tide DB Nick Perry leaving for NFL position". Saturday Down South. January 30, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- ↑ "Arkansas football expected to hire Nick Perry to coach secondary". wholehogsports.com. Retrieved January 12, 2025.
- ↑ Crawford, Kolby (January 23, 2026). "Official: Virginia Tech hires Nick Perry as cornerbacks coach". 247Sports. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
External links
[edit]- 1991 births
- Living people
- Alabama Crimson Tide football players
- Alabama Crimson Tide football coaches
- American football safeties
- Arkansas Razorbacks football coaches
- Atlanta Falcons coaches
- Baltimore Ravens players
- Philadelphia Eagles players
- Seattle Seahawks coaches
- Virginia Tech Hokies football coaches
- Players of American football from Prattville, Alabama
- Coaches of American football from Alabama
