Earned depth chart standing as a top backup to All-Conference USA performer Quentin Cotton at one of the outside linebacking positions heading into initial active season in the ECU program ... Rates as one of the Pirates' top defensive prospects because of athleticism, speed and tenacity ... Opened spring scrimmage competition with eight stops on 3/28 before following with two tackles a week later (4/4) ... Booked five hits during the weather-abbreviated '08 Purple-Gold Game ... Earned unit's "most improved" award at the conclusion of spring drills. 2007: Redshirted during initial season in ECU program ... Officially signed with Skip Holtz' program in February, 2007. High School: A three-year letterman and two-year starter at outside linebacker for a Hermitage High School program that captured a district title and earned a regional runner-up standing in 2004 ... Named to all-district and all-regional squads as a senior team captain ... Tallied 74 tackles, one of which resulted in lost yardage in 2006 for the Panthers ... In addition, forced five fumbles, recovered one and returned an interception for a touchdown during senior campaign ... Logged 61 tackles, five for lost yardage, and recovered one fumble as a junior in 2005 ... Booked a pair of blocked punts as a special teams standout ... Lined up as a tight end in short yardage situations on the offensive side of the ball ... Prep coach was Patrick Kane ... Rated among Virginia's Top 50 recruits according to numerous scouting publications ... Timed at 4.60 in the 40-yard dash. Personal: Full name is Clifford Perryman ... Born February 14, 1989 at Boston, Mass. ... Son of Deborah Sadm-Smith ... Has not declared a college major ... Hobbies include basketball and lifting weights ... Nickname is Nino. |
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