Grambling recruiting: Texas RB Reginald Perry; see video

by: Nick Deriso March 11, 2010 , 8:47 am (CT)

Texas District 4A-21 offensive MVP Reginald Perry, a shifty 5-6, 165-pound tailback from Houston-Yates, has signed with Grambling. The one-star prospect rushed for 1,540 yards and 18 touchdowns last season, and will play as part of the Space City Classic prep All-Star Game this weekend at Houston’s Delmar Stadium.

Yet, perhaps owing to his size, he did not receive an offer to play college football. “I was pretty down after signing day,” Perry said. “I felt I should have gotten a chance.”

GET IN THE GAME: Houston’s Reginald Perry isn’t this staff’s only late add at running back.

As a junior reserve, Perry had 55 carries for 465 yards and four TDs in 2008. He exploded into his senior year, rushing for 251 yards and three TDs (on just 15 carries) in the season-opening Booker-Bryant Classic against Houston-Booker T. Washington, then helped Yates to the school’s state-record 33rd consecutive postseason berth.

“Perry proved he was one of the finest in Houston ISD,” Scout.com’s Ahmard Vital said. “He averaged over nine yards a carry.”

More recently, Perry ran a 4.36 in the 40-yard dash during a Feb. 20 college tryout session sponsored by the Houston Independent School District at Reliant Park.

Perry, also a track star at Yates, had mentioned interest in Air Force, Baylor, Colorado State, Houston, Minnesota and Tulsa.

FIND OUT MORE: A comprehensive look at Grambling’s officially announced 2010 National Signing Day class.
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5 Responses to “Grambling recruiting: Texas RB Reginald Perry; see video”

carlos Said:

GREAT SPEED AND FEILD VISION. REMINDS ME OF HOLLIDAY DOWN AT L.S.U. KEEP UP THE GREAT RECRUITING G.S.U. I HAVE NOTICED THAT GRAMBLING HAS A WAY OF FINDING THOSE YOUNG MEN THAT OTHERS OVERLOOK. DIAMONDS IN THE ROUGH!!! WELCOME TO G.S.U. YOUNG MAN!!!

Comment made on March 11, 2010 at 9:40 am
John Besant Said:

Nick, when does practice start? who will be under center?

Comment made on March 11, 2010 at 4:35 pm
carlos Said:

Good question? Is Greg Dillon coming back or is he finished?

Comment made on March 11, 2010 at 10:13 pm
Nick Deriso Said:

Dates for the spring sessions, scrimmages and Black and Gold spring game can be found here: http://www.thederisoreport.com/2010/03/13/gramblings-offseason-of-change-no-greg-dillon-new-playcaller/

Comment made on March 14, 2010 at 12:29 am
 

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