Wilmont Perry facts for kids

Wilmont Darnell Perry (born February 25, 1975) is an American football player. He is known for playing as a running back. Wilmont Perry currently plays for the Cape Fear Heroes.

Wilmont Perry's Football Journey

Wilmont Perry has had a long career in professional football. He played for several teams in different leagues. His journey started in college football.

College Football Days

Wilmont Perry played college football at Livingstone College. This college is located in Salisbury, North Carolina. He played there from 1994 to 1998. During his time at Livingstone, he was a very good player. He was chosen for the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association All-Conference teams. This happened in both his junior and senior years. Being on an All-Conference team means he was one of the best players in his college league.

Playing in the NFL

After college, Wilmont Perry was chosen to play in the NFL. He was picked in the fifth round of the 1998 NFL Draft. The NFL Draft is where professional teams choose new players. He then played as a running back for the New Orleans Saints. He was with the Saints for two seasons, in 1998 and 1999.

Career in Other Leagues

After his time in the NFL, Wilmont Perry continued his football career. He played in the Arena Football League (AFL). The AFL is a different kind of football, played indoors on a smaller field. He also played for several other teams. These teams included the Carolina Panthers (though his time there was brief), the Cape Fear Wildcats, and the Columbus Destroyers. Later, he played for the Fayetteville Guard and the Richmond Raiders. Since 2011, he has been playing for the Cape Fear Heroes.

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