Koi Perich
| Minnesota Golden Gophers – No. 3 | |
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| Position | Safety |
| Class | Freshman |
| Personal information | |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career history | |
| College |
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| High school | Esko Esko, Minnesota |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Koi Perich is an American college football safety for the Minnesota Golden Gophers.
Early life
Perich attended Esko High School in Esko, Minnesota. As a junior, he rushed for over 800 yards, notched 75 tackles, two sacks, three interceptions, four forced fumbles, and 25 touchdowns.[1] In the first game of his senior season, Perich intercepted two passes which he returned both for touchdowns.[2] As a senior, he amassed 27 total touchdowns: 16 rushing, five defensive, four return, one passing, and one receiving.[3][4] Perich also notched 76 tackles, three interceptions, and four fumble recoveries on defense,[5] earning all-state recognition.[6] He accepted an invite to play in the All-American Bowl, where he intercepted a pass on the goal line and blocked a punt en route to earning game MVP honors.[7]
Recruiting
Perich received offers from schools such as USC, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and Washington,[8] as well as late offers from Florida State and Ohio State.[9] He committed to play college football for the Minnesota Golden Gophers.[10]
College career
As a freshman, Perich recorded 24 solo tackles, one pass defended, one forced fumble, and five interceptions.[11] He was named first-team All-Big Ten Conference following the conclusion of the regular season.[12]
References
- ^ Nelson, Joe (April 19, 2023). "4-star safety Koi Perich commits to Gophers". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
- ^ Greder, Andy. "How Gophers football recruited and signed four-star safety Koi Perich". Pioneer Press. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
- ^ Scoggins, Chip. "Koi Perich's fire burns hot. Get ready, Gophers". Star Tribune. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
- ^ Wald, Jeff. "Gophers, P.J. Fleck sign top in-state player Koi Perich to 2024 class". FOX9. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
- ^ Przytarski, Zach. "Prep football: Esko's Koi Perich shines as a do-it-all defender". Pine Journal. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
- ^ Malcomb, Jamey. "Esko's Koi Perich is always ready for the 'big stage'". Duluth News Tribune. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
- ^ "Perich earns top honors at All-American Bowl". Duluth News Tribune. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
- ^ Greder, Andy. "'Freak' player Koi Perich has pledged to Gophers, but USC, others not giving up recruiting battle". Pioneer Press. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
- ^ Nelson, Joe. "No. 1 Minnesota recruit Koi Perich signs with Gophers after Ohio State vist". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
- ^ "Gophers sign Koi Perich, 24 others, halting a long, frustrating losing skid". Star Tribune. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
- ^ "Koi Perich". ESPN. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
- ^ "Gophers' Koi Perich named first team All-Big Ten as true freshman". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved December 3, 2024.