16 Facts About Joshua Perry

Joshua Perry was born on April 26,1994 and is an American former professional football linebacker.

Joshua Perry played college football at Ohio State, where he was part of the 2014 National Championship team.

Joshua Perry committed to Ohio State University to play college football.

Joshua Perry was rated the seventh best outside linebacker out of the 203 available by NFLDraftScout.

Joshua Perry received positive reviews from scouts and analysts for his leadership, strength, productive tackling, conditioning, instincts, and anticipation.

Joshua Perry was thought to be a limited playmaker who loses focus during blocks, with minimal man to man coverage skills, and below average sideline to sideline chase ability.

Joshua Perry was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the fourth round in the 2016 NFL draft.

Joshua Perry entered training camp competing with Nick Dzubnar to be the backup right inside linebacker.

Joshua Perry made his professional regular season debut in the Chargers' season opener against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Joshua Perry finished his rookie season with a total of 22 combined tackles in 15 games and one start.

On September 18,2017, Joshua Perry was signed to the practice squad of the Indianapolis Colts.

Joshua Perry was promoted to the active roster on October 27,2017.

Joshua Perry was waived by the Colts on November 14,2017, and was re-signed to the practice squad the next day.

On July 30,2018, Joshua Perry announced his retirement from the NFL due to concerns about concussions.

Joshua Perry has started working for "The Fan" 97.1 FM, a sports radio station in Columbus, Ohio, co-hosting "The NFL Hour" with Matt Hayes.

Joshua Perry has made appearances on the Big Ten Network.