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1:35Why LSU's Pro Day Is One To Watch
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9:30Harold Perkins NFL Combine Interview
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0:59Why Is Harold Perkins Jr. A Name To Watch Moving Forward?
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8:57Top 10 Offensive Prospects For 2027 NFL Draft
Draft Scouting Report
Pro Comparison: Deion Jones
Summary
Harold Perkins Jr. is a versatile defender who plays with relentless intensity. While slightly undersized for a traditional linebacker, he compensates with explosive closing speed and a knack for disrupting plays in the backfield. Whether he’s blitzing from the slot or chasing down ball carriers sideline to sideline, Perkins is a high-motor playmaker whose unique athleticism makes him a dangerous hybrid weapon in any defensive scheme.
About
- 2022: First-team All-SEC (AP) as a true freshman (72 tackles, 13.0 TFL, 7.5 sacks, 4 FF, 1 INT in 14 games)
- 2025: 56 tackles, 8.0 TFL, 4.0 sacks, 3 INT after returning from a torn ACL that ended his previous season after four games
Strengths
- Explosive first step allows him to shoot gaps and pressure quarterbacks.
- Exceptional sideline-to-sideline speed and pursuit range to stop perimeter runs.
- Versatile “chess piece” capable of lining up at linebacker, in the slot or on the edge.
Weaknesses
- Undersized frame can lead to him getting engulfed by larger blockers.
- Awareness and route recognition in zone coverage remain areas for growth.
- Recovery from a 2024 ACL injury may still affect peak consistency.
Top Harold Perkins Jr. News
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Falcons' Harold Perkins: Snagged by Falcons
The Falcons selected Perkins in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 215th overall.
Perkins didn't wait long to find the field at LSU, starting for three-plus seasons in Baton Rouge. He racked up 56 tackles and 4.0 sacks as a senior, adding three interceptions and a forced fumble to boot. He's a versatile player who started at multiple positions in college due to his tweener size, and it remains to be seen where he will settle in at the next level. He could play a hybrid safety-linebacker role, but his first order of business is proving he belongs with a good showing in camp.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-0, 222 lbs |
| Birthplace: New Orleans, LA |
| Age: 21 |