Long, rangy former Tar Heel linebacker with NFL-size frame and leadership chops
In the 2001 season, Merceda Perry started all 12 games for North Carolina after returning from a fractured right ankle that cost him most of the 2000 season, finishing with 39 tackles and 3 tackles for loss[3][6]. At 6-foot-5 and 246 pounds, he brought unusual length and a physical edge to the linebacker spot, and UNC described him as a strong leader for a young corps and a very competitive player who could call signals and play inside or outside[3][10]. If you want size, toughness, and experience, he fit the profile.
