| Minnesota Golden Gophers | |
|---|---|
| Position | Safety |
| Class | Freshman |
| Personal information | |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career history | |
| College |
|
| High school | Esko ( Esko, Minnesota) |
Koi Perich is an American football safety for the Minnesota Golden Gophers.
Early life and high school
In Perich's junior season, he rushed for over 800 yards, notched 75 tackles, two sacks, three interceptions four forced fumbles, and 25 touchdowns. [1] During Perich's first game of his senior season, he intercepted two passes which he returned both for touchdowns. [2] During Perich's senior season, he amassed 27 total touchdowns, with five defensive touchdowns, four return touchdowns, sixteen rushing touchdowns, a passing touchdown, and a receiving touchdown. [3] [4] On defense during his senior season he notched 76 tackles, three interceptions, and four fumble recoveries. [5] For his performance on his senior season, Perich was named all-state. [6] Perich was invited to play in the 2024 High School All-American Bowl, where he intercepted a pass on the goal line, and blocked a punt. [7] For his performance in the game, Perich was named the bowl's MVP. [8] [9] Perich held offers from schools such as USC, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and Washington. [10] Perich also picked up late offers from Florida State and Ohio State. [11]
College career
Perich decided to commit to play college football for the Minnesota Golden Gophers. [12] [13] [14]
References
- ^ Nelson, Joe. "4-star safety Koi Perich commits to Gophers". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
- ^ Greder, Andy. "How Gophers football recruited and signed four-star safety Koi Perich". Pioneer Press. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
- ^ Scoggins, Chip. "Koi Perich's fire burns hot. Get ready, Gophers". Star Tribune. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
- ^ Wald, Jeff. "Gophers, P.J. Fleck sign top in-state player Koi Perich to 2024 class". FOX9. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
- ^ Przytarski, Zach. "Prep football: Esko's Koi Perich shines as a do-it-all defender". Pine Journal. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
- ^ Malcomb, Jamey. "Esko's Koi Perich is always ready for the 'big stage'". Duluth News Tribune. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
- ^ Nelson, Joe. "Top Gophers recruit Koi Perich is MVP of All-American Bowl". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
- ^ Greder, Andy. "Gophers football: Star safety signee Koi Perich wins MVP of All-American Bowl". Pioneer Press. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
- ^ "Perich earns top honors at All-American Bowl". Duluth News Tribune. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
- ^ Greder, Andy. "'Freak' player Koi Perich has pledged to Gophers, but USC, others not giving up recruiting battle". Pioneer Press. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
- ^ Nelson, Joe. "No. 1 Minnesota recruit Koi Perich signs with Gophers after Ohio State vist". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
- ^ "Gophers sign Koi Perich, 24 others, halting a long, frustrating losing skid". Star Tribune. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
- ^ O'Hara, Nolan. "Koi Perich's recruitment to Minnesota 'came down to the last minute'". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
- ^ Malcomb, Jamey. "Prep football: Koi Perich hopes to bring 'that spark' to Gophers". Duluth News Tribune. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
External links
| Minnesota Golden Gophers | |
|---|---|
| Position | Safety |
| Class | Freshman |
| Personal information | |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career history | |
| College |
|
| High school | Esko ( Esko, Minnesota) |
Koi Perich is an American football safety for the Minnesota Golden Gophers.
Early life and high school
In Perich's junior season, he rushed for over 800 yards, notched 75 tackles, two sacks, three interceptions four forced fumbles, and 25 touchdowns. [1] During Perich's first game of his senior season, he intercepted two passes which he returned both for touchdowns. [2] During Perich's senior season, he amassed 27 total touchdowns, with five defensive touchdowns, four return touchdowns, sixteen rushing touchdowns, a passing touchdown, and a receiving touchdown. [3] [4] On defense during his senior season he notched 76 tackles, three interceptions, and four fumble recoveries. [5] For his performance on his senior season, Perich was named all-state. [6] Perich was invited to play in the 2024 High School All-American Bowl, where he intercepted a pass on the goal line, and blocked a punt. [7] For his performance in the game, Perich was named the bowl's MVP. [8] [9] Perich held offers from schools such as USC, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and Washington. [10] Perich also picked up late offers from Florida State and Ohio State. [11]
College career
Perich decided to commit to play college football for the Minnesota Golden Gophers. [12] [13] [14]
References
- ^ Nelson, Joe. "4-star safety Koi Perich commits to Gophers". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
- ^ Greder, Andy. "How Gophers football recruited and signed four-star safety Koi Perich". Pioneer Press. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
- ^ Scoggins, Chip. "Koi Perich's fire burns hot. Get ready, Gophers". Star Tribune. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
- ^ Wald, Jeff. "Gophers, P.J. Fleck sign top in-state player Koi Perich to 2024 class". FOX9. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
- ^ Przytarski, Zach. "Prep football: Esko's Koi Perich shines as a do-it-all defender". Pine Journal. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
- ^ Malcomb, Jamey. "Esko's Koi Perich is always ready for the 'big stage'". Duluth News Tribune. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
- ^ Nelson, Joe. "Top Gophers recruit Koi Perich is MVP of All-American Bowl". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
- ^ Greder, Andy. "Gophers football: Star safety signee Koi Perich wins MVP of All-American Bowl". Pioneer Press. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
- ^ "Perich earns top honors at All-American Bowl". Duluth News Tribune. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
- ^ Greder, Andy. "'Freak' player Koi Perich has pledged to Gophers, but USC, others not giving up recruiting battle". Pioneer Press. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
- ^ Nelson, Joe. "No. 1 Minnesota recruit Koi Perich signs with Gophers after Ohio State vist". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
- ^ "Gophers sign Koi Perich, 24 others, halting a long, frustrating losing skid". Star Tribune. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
- ^ O'Hara, Nolan. "Koi Perich's recruitment to Minnesota 'came down to the last minute'". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
- ^ Malcomb, Jamey. "Prep football: Koi Perich hopes to bring 'that spark' to Gophers". Duluth News Tribune. Retrieved 28 January 2024.