Jereme Perry

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Jereme Perry
Date of birth	December 15, 1981
Place of birth	Saginaw, Michigan
Position(s)	Cornerback
College	Eastern Michigan University
Team(s)
2006-present	Cleveland Browns

Jereme Jovon Perry (born December 15, 1981 in Saginaw, Michigan) is an American football cornerback for the Cleveland Browns of the NFL. He was signed by the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted rookie free agent on May 8, 2006. After being waived, he was picked back up by the Browns and put on the practice squad. He has found his way onto the depth chart through injuries and excellent play.

[edit] High school career

Perry attended Buena Vista High School where he lettered three years in football and four years in track. He earned all-area honors in football his final two seasons. He holds the Buena Vista record for a 97-yard rush from the line of scrimmage. He also holds ranks in the top in career rushing and interceptions.

[edit] College career

Perry attended Eastern Michigan University from 2001-2005. He played 32 games for the Eagles and lettered three years in his career. He was named Eastern's Most Improved Back in 2003. He recorded 30 tackles and forced two fumbles in 2004. He missed his sophomore season in 2002 with a ruptured spleen. He started as a "true" freshman in 2001 and earned a letter. He garnered honors from the university such as Special Teams and Defensive Players of the Week.

[edit] Cleveland Browns

Perry was signed as an undrafted rookie free agent in spring 2006. After being signed to the practice squad in September, he found himself starting in October after the injuries to Browns starters Leigh Bodden and Daven Holly. His accomplishments are not numerous for the Browns. However, in Week 10, he recovered a Michael Vick fumble to seal the Browns' third victory of the season--redemption after being burned on a 55-yard pass from Vick to receiver Roddy White two plays previous.

Persondata
NAME	Perry, Jereme
ALTERNATIVE NAMES
SHORT DESCRIPTION	Football player
DATE OF BIRTH	December 15, 1981
PLACE OF BIRTH	Saginaw, Michigan
DATE OF DEATH
PLACE OF DEATH