Denzel Perryman

Denzel Perryman played for the Chargers from 2015-20, seeing action in 69 games with 51 starts and totaling 342 tackles with 5.0 sacks and four takeaways, averaging 5.0 tackles per game.

PRO CAREER

• Played for the Chargers from 2015-20, seeing action in 69 games with 51 starts and totaling 342 tackles with 5.0 sacks and four takeaways, averaging 5.0 tackles per game.
• Played in 13 games with six starts in 2020, posting 48 tackles with a forced fumble.
• Tallied 68 tackles with an interception and forced fumble in 2019, playing in 14 games with 10 starts.
• Battled through injuries in both the 2018 and 2017 seasons, playing nine games in 2018 and seven games in 2017.
• Had career-best season in 2016, finishing with 71 tackles, 2.0 sacks and one interception…Earned AFC Defensive Player of the Week honors in Week 7 against Atlanta, making seven tackles, two TFLs and an interception.

HONORS

• AFC Defensive Player of the Week (2016, Week 7)

GP/GS
Career (69/51): 2020 (13/6); 2019 (14/10); 2018 (9/9); 2017 (7/6); 2016 (12/11); 2015 (14/9)

TRANSACTIONS
Selected by San Diego Chargers in the second round (48th overall) of 2015 NFL Draft…Placed on IR with an ankle injury (9/4/17)…Activated from reserve for Chargers (11/7/17)…Placed on IR with a knee injury (11/13/18)…Signed contract extension with Chargers (3/11/19)…Signed as an unrestricted free agent with Carolina (3/19/21).

COLLEGE
Played four seasons (2011-14) at Miami, finishing his career with 47 games played and 37 starts…Posted 351 tackles, 4.5 sacks, 27 tackles for loss, seven forced fumbles and two INTs…Led the Hurricanes in tackles as a senior (110) and junior (108)…Three-time All-ACC selection…Third Team All-America selection as a senior with 110 tackles and four takeaways…Honorable Mention All-America as a junior.

PERSONAL
Went Coral Gables HS in Miami, Fla.