Chris Perry (American football)

Chris Perry

Running back
Personal information
Date of birth: January 27, 1982 (1982-01-27) (age 29)
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
Last played in 2008 for the Cincinnati Bengals
Career history
Cincinnati Bengals (2004–2008)
Career highlights and awards
First-team All-Big Ten (2003) Big Ten Offensive P.O.Y. (2003) First-team All-American (2003) Doak Walker Award (2003) Jim Brown Trophy (2003) Heisman Trophy finalist (2003)
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, 1982) is a former American football running back. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals 26th overall in the 2004 NFL Draft. He played college football at Michigan.

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, complimenting 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. Perry was released after the season on April 27, 2009.

NFL Stats

Cincinnati Bengals

2004 Season

In the 2004 season, Chris Perry played in only 2 games, starting neither of them. He ran the ball twice, gaining 1 yard, with a long of 1 yard and 0 touchdowns, for an average of .5 yds./carry. However, he 3 receptions for 33 yards, with a long of 13 yards and 0 touchdowns, for an average of 11 yds./reception. He never fumbled.

2005 Season

In 2005, he played in 14 games, only starting 2. He rushed 61 times for 279 yards.

Career statistics

College

Season	Rush Att	Rush Yards	Yds/Att	Rush TD	Long	Recv yards	Recv TD	Total offense	Points scored
2000	77	417	5.4	5	42	0	0	417	30
2001	129	495	3.8	2	30	49	0	544	12
2002	267	1110	4.2	14	57	156	0	1267	84
2003	338	1674	5.0	18	63	367	2	2041	120
Career total	811	3696	4.6	39	63	572	2	4269	246

See also

• Lists of Michigan Wolverines football statistical leaders

References

1. ^ "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. 

External links

• Cincinnati Bengals profile

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Name	Perry, Chris
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Date of birth	December 27, 1981
Place of birth	Advance, North Carolina
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