NFL-Ready LB Now with Atlanta Falcons After Graduating LSU
Harold Perkins Jr. is no longer a college athlete—he’s an active rookie linebacker for the Atlanta Falcons after graduating from LSU in May 2025 and being drafted in the 6th round (Pick 215) of the 2026 NFL Draft [3][5]. At LSU, he was a three-time All-SEC Honor Roll member with 112 solo tackles, 17 sacks, and 5 interceptions over four seasons [6][7]. His differentiators include elite blitz pressure (19 total pressures, 3 sacks as a blitzer in 2024), strong coverage instincts (73.5 passer rating allowed when targeted), and relentless intensity, though he missed 13 tackles in 2024 [2]. If you’re scouting for a high-energy, versatile LB who thrives in pass rush and coverage, Perkins is a proven fit—but he’s already in the NFL, not college.
