Perry Phenix facts for kids
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| Position: | Safety | ||||||
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| Born: | November 14, 1974 Monroe, Louisiana, U.S. |
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| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 210 lb (95 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Dallas (TX) Hillcrest | ||||||
| College: | SMU | ||||||
| Undrafted: | 1998 | ||||||
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Perry Lee Phenix was a professional American football player. He was born on November 14, 1974. Perry played as a safety in the National Football League (NFL). He played for teams like the Tennessee Oilers/Titans and the Carolina Panthers.
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Who is Perry Phenix?
Perry Phenix is known for his time playing professional football. He was a safety, which is an important defensive position. Safeties help stop the other team from scoring points. They are often the last line of defense.
His Journey to the NFL
Perry Phenix went to Dallas (TX) Hillcrest for high school. After that, he played college football at SMU. He played for the SMU Mustangs. In 1998, he entered the NFL without being drafted. This means a team signed him as a free agent.
Playing in the NFL
Perry Phenix started his NFL career with the Tennessee Oilers in 1998. The team later became the Tennessee Titans. He played for them until 2000. In 2001, he joined the Carolina Panthers. Later that year, he also played briefly for the Cleveland Browns and returned to the Tennessee Titans. His last NFL season was in 2002 with the Atlanta Falcons.
What is a Safety?
A safety is a player on the defensive side of a football team. Their main job is to prevent long passes and big plays. They also help stop running plays. Safeties need to be fast, strong, and smart. They must be able to tackle and cover wide receivers.
Perry Phenix's Stats
During his career, Perry Phenix made many important plays. He had 192 tackles. A tackle is when a defensive player stops an offensive player. He also had 1 interception. An interception happens when a defensive player catches a pass meant for an offensive player. Perry also recovered 2 fumbles. A fumble is when a player drops the ball.
