Ronnie Perkins

For the actor, see Ron Perkins.

Ronnie Perkins
Profile
PositionLinebacker
Personal information
Born (1999-09-29) September 29, 1999
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight253 lb (115 kg)
Career information
High schoolLutheran North (St. Louis)
CollegeOklahoma (2018–2020)
NFL draft2021: 3rd round, 96th overall pick
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics as of 2024
Total tackles13
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Ronnie Perkins (born September 29, 1999) is an American professional football linebacker. He played college football at Oklahoma, and was selected by the New England Patriots in the third round of the 2021 NFL draft.

Early life

Perkins attended Lutheran High School North in St. Louis, Missouri.[1][2] As a senior in 2017, he was named the St. Louis Post-Dispatch All-Metro football defensive player of the year.[3] He played in the 2018 U.S. Army All-American Bowl.[4] Perkins committed to the University of Oklahoma to play college football.

College career

As a true freshman at Oklahoma in 2018, Perkins started seven games and recorded 37 tackles and five sacks.[5] He started all 13 games he played in his sophomore year before being suspended for the 2019 Peach Bowl due to a failed drug test. He finished the season with 38 tackles and six sacks.[6] The suspension continued five games into his junior year in 2020.[7][8]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 2+1⁄2 in
(1.89 m)		 253 lb
(115 kg)		 32+7⁄8 in
(0.84 m)		 9 in
(0.23 m)		 4.71 s 1.69 s 2.79 s 4.69 s 32.0 in
(0.81 m)		 9 ft 7 in
(2.92 m)		 25 reps
All values from Pro Day[9][10]

New England Patriots

Perkins was selected by the New England Patriots in the third round, 96th overall, of the 2021 NFL draft.[11] On July 20, 2021, Perkins signed his four-year rookie contract with New England.[12] After being inactive the first 13 games of the season, he was placed on injured reserve on December 17 without being active for a game as a rookie.[13] On August 23, 2022, Perkins was placed on injured reserve.[14] On August 29, 2023, Perkins was released by the Patriots and re-signed to the practice squad the following day.[15][16]

Denver Broncos

On September 18, 2023, Perkins was signed by the Denver Broncos.[17] He was waived on December 14 and re-signed to the practice squad.[18] Perkins signed a reserve/future contract with Denver on January 8, 2024.[19] On August 6, Perkins was designated as waived/injured by the Broncos, and reverted to injured reserve the following day after going unclaimed on waivers.[20][21] On September 17, Perkins was released by the Broncos.[22]

Arizona Cardinals

On October 16, 2024, Perkins signed with the Arizona Cardinals' practice squad.[23] He was waived on December 3.[24]

Birmingham Stallions

On February 4, 2025, Perkins signed with the Birmingham Stallions of the United Football League (UFL).[25] He was placed on injured reserve on May 12.[26]

Atlanta Falcons

On August 18, 2025, Perkins signed with the Atlanta Falcons.[27] On August 23, Perkins was released by Atlanta during preliminary roster cuts and re-signed to the practice squad on September 2.[28][29] He was released on September 9.[30]

Birmingham Stallions (second stint)

On January 29, 2026, Perkins signed with the Birmingham Stallions.[31] He was released three days later.

References

  1. ^ Kvidahl, David (August 16, 2017). "No. 2: Perkins' versatility makes him a hot commodity". STLtoday.com. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
  2. ^ McKewon, Sam (April 3, 2017). "Recruiting: Top Nebraska DL target Ronnie Perkins has big Sunday in Chicago". Omaha.com. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
  3. ^ Kvidahl, David (December 26, 2017). "All-Metro defensive player of the year: Perkins' presence unleashed Lutheran North's defense". STLtoday.com. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
  4. ^ Jordan, Jason (October 26, 2017). "Ronnie Perkins giddy to receive his U.S Army All-American jersey". USA TODAY High School Sports. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
  5. ^ Hines, Kelly (November 19, 2019). "OU football: DE Ronnie Perkins taking his game 'to another level'". Tulsa World. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
  6. ^ Bailey, Eric (September 23, 2020). "OU football: Suspended Ronnie Perkins making off-the-field impact for defense". Tulsa World. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
  7. ^ Buettner, Joe (December 9, 2022). "OU football: Ronnie Perkins grateful for each game after missing half of season". Norman Transcript. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
  8. ^ Aber, Ryan (November 4, 2020). "OU football: Ronnie Perkins made an immediate and strong impact on Sooners' defense". The Oklahoman. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
  9. ^ "Ronnie Perkins Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved December 2, 2022.
  10. ^ "2021 Draft Scout Ronnie Perkins, Oklahoma NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved December 2, 2022.
  11. ^ Buchmasser, Bernd (April 30, 2021). "Patriots draft Oklahoma DE Ronnie Perkins at to No. 96". Pats Pulpit. SB Nation. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  12. ^ Levine, Ben (July 20, 2021). "NFL Draft Pick Signings: 7/20/21". Pro Football Rumors. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
  13. ^ "Patriots Place LB Ronnie Perkins on Injured Reserve". Patriots.com. December 17, 2021. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
  14. ^ "Patriots Place LB Ronnie Perkins on Injured Reserve; OL Andrew Stueber Placed on Reserve/NFI". Patriots.com. August 23, 2022. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
  15. ^ "Patriots Make Roster Moves to Reach the 53-Man Roster Limit". Patriots.com. August 29, 2023.
  16. ^ "Patriots sign 15 players to the practice squad". Patriots.com. August 30, 2023.
  17. ^ DiLalla, Aric (September 18, 2023). "Broncos sign DE Ronnie Perkins off Patriots' practice squad". DenverBroncos.com.
  18. ^ DiLalla, Aric. "Broncos waive OLB Ronnie Perkins". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
  19. ^ DiLalla, Aric (January 8, 2024). "Broncos sign 12 players to future contracts". DenverBroncos.com.
  20. ^ "Broncos sign ILB Alec Mock". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  21. ^ "Broncos' Ronnie Perkins: Shifts to IR". CBSSports.com. August 7, 2024. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
  22. ^ Kelberman, Zack (September 17, 2024). "Broncos Cut Ties with Injured OLB". Denver Broncos On SI. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
  23. ^ "Cardinals sign LB Ronnie Perkins, CB Keion Crossen and OL Nick Leverett to practice squad". Arizona Sports. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
  24. ^ Druin, Donnie (December 3, 2024). "Report: Cardinals Waive Linebacker". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
  25. ^ @UFL_PR (February 3, 2025). "The #UFL has announced the following transactions for Monday, February 3" (Tweet). Retrieved February 3, 2025 – via X (formerly Twitter).
  26. ^ Larsen, James (May 13, 2025). "Birmingham Stallions Sign Max Roberts, Lose Ronnie Perkins". PFNewsroom.com. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
  27. ^ Waack, Terrin (August 18, 2025). "REPORT: Falcons sign edge rusher Ronnie Perkins". AtlantaFalcons.com.
  28. ^ Waack, Terrin (August 23, 2025). "Falcons begin 53-man roster cutdown, release 12 players". AtlantaFalcons.com.
  29. ^ "Falcons sign 2 defensive players to practice squad". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved September 3, 2025.
  30. ^ "Falcons sign kicker Parker Romo to practice squad". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved September 10, 2025.
  31. ^ Larsen, James. "Birmingham Stallions Re-Sign DE Ronnie Perkins, Lose Players". PF Newsroom. Retrieved February 2, 2026.
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