Hokie Club44 - Devin PerezPosition: Fullback
Class: r-Sophomore
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 246 lbs.
High School: Pope John XXIII
Hometown: Sparta, N.J.
A walk-on who has been a surprise with his performance in the strength and conditioning program ... Mixes an outstanding work ethic with toughness ... Possesses a strong desire to succeed ... Contributed on the scout and jayvee teams last fall ... Picked up some extra reps during spring practice ... Gives the Hokies added depth at fullback and could earn some action. 2005: Played fullback on the scout and jayvee teams ... Rushed five times for 36 yards in a jayvee win against Fork Union ... Scored a touchdown in that game on a 3-yard run ... Had a 360-pound push jerk on the way to Super Iron Hokie honors following spring max testing ... Turned in a 7-yard run and a 6-yard pass reception during first spring scrimmage ... Caught a 3-yard pass in the spring game.
2004: Joined the team for winter workouts and went through spring practice ... Recorded a 360-pound power clean in the spring, the seventh-best mark in program history ... Also had a 605-pound back squat and a 341-pound push jerk in spring testing.
Prep School: Attended Fork Union Military Academy for one year.
High School: Played defensive line for Pope John XXIII High School for Vic Paternostro ... Also wrestled and threw shot on the track and field team ... Helped lead football team to state championships in 2001 and 2002 ... Was named all-state, all-West Jersey and all-league in football ... Named all-state in wrestling with a 102-19 career record and all-league in track and field.
Personal: Devin Victor Perez ... Born 6/1/85 in North Bergen, NJ ... Son of Victor and Ana Perez ... Majoring in apparel, housing and resource management.
| Receiving | G | No. | Yds. | Avg. | TD | LG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 |
| K.O. Ret. | G | No. | Yds. | Avg. | TD | LG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 14 | 4 | 25 | 6.2 | 0 | 9 |
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