Versatile, physical, and team-first linebacker with NFL-caliber toughness
D’Sean Perry’s value showed up in his versatility: in the 2022 season for Virginia, he played linebacker and was asked to shift to defensive end, and he handled the move smoothly while staying focused on helping the team win[5]. He had a compact college résumé before his life was tragically cut short, but the key takeaway was his physical, adaptable, high-effort profile—plus high-school production that included 199 career tackles, 41 tackles for loss, and 15 sacks[1]. If a roster needs toughness, position flexibility, and a player who buys into coaching without blinking, Perry was exactly that kind of fit[5].
