Denzel
Perryman.
Denzel
Perryman.
Miami (FL)· 5'11"· 236 lb· 4.78s 40
The Chargers ran a base 3-4 with some 4-3 principles, emphasizing gap control and disciplined, assignment-sound play from its linebackers.
Initially a strong rotational and special teams contributor, eventually developing into a starting inside linebacker capable of anchoring the run defense.
A scheme that demands elite coverage skills or consistent blitzing from its interior linebackers would underutilize his strengths and expose his limitations.
Perryman's build and play style are best suited for an inside linebacker role in a traditional 3-4 or 4-3 scheme where his run-stopping prowess can be maximized.
Selected #48 overall in Round 2 of the 2015 NFL Draft by San Diego Chargers out of Miami (FL).
Relative Athletic Score (Kent Lee Platte) benchmarks combine/pro-day numbers against every measured prospect at the position since 1987. 10.00 is elite; 5.00 is average.
— — — positional median (p50)
- 40 yd
- 4.78sp50
- Vertical
- 32inp50
- Broad jump
- 113inp50
- Three-cone
- —s
- Shuttle
- —s
- Bench
- 27repp50
| Yr | Team | G | Tkl | Sk | Int | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Miami | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | Miami | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | — | 22 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
A dash means the figure is not published by a source we trust — never a zero we invented.
Everything above is the pre-draft evaluation. This section is what actually happened — updated year over year.
Denzel Perryman has played nine seasons as a starting inside linebacker for the Chargers, Panthers, Raiders, and Texans. He earned a Pro Bowl selection in 2021.