WVU's Tackling Machine Poised for Nickel Starter Role in 2025
Fred Perry, a senior nickel safety transfer from Jacksonville State, dominated the 2024 season with 110 tackles, 10 TFLs, 3 sacks, and 2 forced fumbles, earning First-Team All-C-USA honors and East-West Shrine Bowl watchlist buzz—pure **hard-edged intensity** that screams pro potential.[1][3] His sure tackling, pass-rushing explosiveness, and scheme familiarity under WVU coach Henry Weinreich make him a projected depth chart topper, possibly starter in Zac Alley's nickel-heavy defense; no notable injury history, just bone-crushing reliability.[1][9] Care because he's the versatile anchor Big 12 backfields fear—ideal plug-and-play for teams needing gritty, high-upside DBs![4]
