Harold Perkins
Career Summary
Harold Perkins Jr. is a linebacker from New Orleans who played college football at LSU.
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Early Life
Perkins was born in New Orleans, and his family relocated to the Houston area after Hurricane Katrina in 2005. He calls New Orleans his hometown.
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High School
Perkins played high-school football at Cypress Park in Cypress, Texas. He was a five-star prospect rated No. 4 nationally in the Class of 2022 by ESPN, No. 8 overall and No. 2 at linebacker in the 247Sports Composite, and participated in the Under Armour All-America Game. He also played running back and basketball.
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College Career
Perkins played 14 games with eight starts as an LSU true freshman in 2022, leading the Tigers with 13 tackles for loss and 7.5 sacks while recording 72 tackles. He followed with 75 tackles, 13.0 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks, three forced fumbles and two interceptions in 13 games in 2023. His 2024 season ended after four games because of a knee injury; he totaled 17 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss and a fumble recovery.
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Path to the NFL
Perkins arrived at LSU as one of the nation’s top recruits and made an immediate SEC impact, developing into a disruptive linebacker with production as both a pass rusher and all-around defender.
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Career Accomplishments
Perkins was first-team All-SEC by the Associated Press and second-team All-SEC by the coaches as a 2022 true freshman, earning Freshman All-America and Freshman All-SEC recognition. He was named SEC Defensive Player of the Week against Alabama and Arkansas, and Walter Camp National Defensive Player of the Week against Arkansas. In 2023, he earned second-team All-SEC honors from the coaches.
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Playing Style
Perkins is a versatile linebacker with sideline-to-sideline speed, pass-rush production and coverage ability. His LSU record through 2024 includes 27.5 tackles for loss, 13 sacks, seven forced fumbles, two interceptions and 164 tackles.
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32091, 00-0041112, 9/10/2004, Harold Perkins, Harold, Perkins
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