Wilmont Perry facts for kids
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| Position: | Running back | ||||||
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| Born: | February 25, 1975 Franklinton, North Carolina |
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| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 235 lb (107 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Garner (NC) | ||||||
| College: | Livingstone | ||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1998 / Round: 5 / Pick: 132 | ||||||
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Wilmont Darnell Perry, born on February 25, 1975, is an American football player. He is known for playing as a running back, a position where players run with the ball. Wilmont Perry has played for several teams, including the New Orleans Saints in the NFL. He currently plays for the Cape Fear Heroes.
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Who is Wilmont Perry?
Wilmont Perry was born in Franklinton, North Carolina. He grew up loving football and worked hard to become a professional player. His journey took him from high school to college and then to the big leagues.
Early Life and College Football
Wilmont Perry attended Garner Magnet High School in North Carolina. After high school, he continued his football career in college.
Playing for Livingstone College
From 1994 to 1998, Wilmont Perry played college football at Livingstone College. This college is located in Salisbury, North Carolina. While playing for the Livingstone Blue Bears, he showed great skill.
In his junior and senior years, Wilmont was recognized for his talent. He was named to the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) All-Conference teams. Being "All-Conference" means he was one of the best players in his college league.
Professional Football Career
After his successful college career, Wilmont Perry moved on to play professional football. He played in different leagues, including the NFL and the Arena Football League.
Playing in the NFL
In 1998, Wilmont Perry was chosen in the NFL Draft. The NFL Draft is an event where professional teams pick new players from colleges. He was picked in the fifth round, as the 132nd player overall.
He then joined the New Orleans Saints as a running back. He played for the Saints for two seasons, in 1998 and 1999. After his time with the Saints, he also played for the Carolina Panthers in 2000 and 2001.
Arena Football and Other Teams
Besides the NFL, Wilmont Perry also played in the Arena Football League (AFL). This league plays football indoors on a smaller field. He played for teams like the Columbus Destroyers in the AFL.
Over his career, Wilmont Perry played for several other teams. These included the Cape Fear Wildcats, Fayetteville Guard, and Richmond Raiders. He currently plays for the Cape Fear Heroes.
