Rayotis Perkins (born September 25, 1964) is an American former professional football defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys. He played college football at the University of Virginia.
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| Position: | Defensive end | ||||
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| Born: | September 25, 1964 Richmond, Virginia, U.S. | ||||
| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 242 lb (110 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Marshall-Walker (VA) | ||||
| College: | Virginia | ||||
| Undrafted: | 1987 | ||||
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Early life
editPerkins attended Marshall-Walker High School. He didn't start playing football until his sophomore season. He accepted a scholarship from the University of Virginia.[1]
He played as a defensive tackle.[2] As a senior, he had 2 forced fumbles against the University of South Carolina.[3]
Professional career
editDallas Cowboys
editPerkins was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys after the 1987 NFL draft. He was switched to defensive end during training camp. He was waived on September 7.[4]
After the NFLPA strike was declared on the third week of the 1987 season, those contests were canceled (reducing the 16 game season to 15) and the NFL decided that the games would be played with replacement players. In September, he was re-signed to be a part of the Dallas Cowboys replacement team that was given the mock name "Rhinestone Cowboys" by the media.[5] He started at right defensive end against the New York Jets and collected 2 sacks.[6] He was a backup defensive end against the Philadelphia Eagles. He did not play against the Washington Redskins. He was released on October 20, after the strike ended.[7]
Edmonton Eskimos
editIn 1988, he signed with the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League. On July 6, he was released before the start of the season.[8][9]
Cleveland Browns
editIn 1989, he signed as a free agent with the Cleveland Browns. On July 5, he was released before the start of the season.
Personal life
editPerkins works as the assistant principal of athletics, activities and facilities at Tolleson Union High School.[10]
References
edit- ^ "Former NFLer Perkins has dream job at Tolleson". West Valley View.com. April 30, 2018. Retrieved February 15, 2023.
- ^ Doughty, Doug (September 13, 1985). "Urch, Perkins look to fill gap for Cavaliers". The Roanoke Times. p. 29, 33. Retrieved February 15, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "UVa Records: Defensive Records". University of Virginia. August 16, 2010. Retrieved February 15, 2023.
- ^ "Transactions". The New York Times. September 8, 1987. Retrieved February 15, 2023.
- ^ "Who's playing today and for whom". Lakeland Ledger. October 4, 1987.
- ^ "Ray Perkins Stats". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved February 15, 2023.
- ^ "Cowboys". The Victoria Advocate. October 21, 1987. p. 3B. Retrieved February 15, 2023.
- ^ "Canadian Football League". Journal Gazette. July 7, 1988. p. 8. Retrieved February 15, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Transactions". The New York Times. July 7, 1988. Retrieved February 15, 2023.
- ^ Singleton, Kayla (December 12, 2021). "A heart for young people from the NFL to Tolleson". West Valley View. Retrieved February 15, 2023.
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