Jereme Jovon Perry (born December 15, 1981) is a former

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. He was signed by the Browns as an

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in 2006. He played

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. Perry has played for the

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and

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Early life

Perry attended Buena Vista High School where he lettered three years in football and four years in track. He earned all-area honors in football his final two seasons. He holds the Buena Vista record for a 97-yard rush from the

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. He also holds ranks in the top in career rushing and interceptions.

College career

Perry attended

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from 2001-2005. He played 32 games for the Eagles and lettered three years in his career. He was named Eastern's Most Improved Back in 2003. He recorded 30 tackles and forced two fumbles in 2004. He missed his sophomore season in 2002 with a ruptured spleen. He started as a "true" freshman in 2001 and earned a letter. He garnered honors from the university such as Special Teams and Defensive Players of the Week.

Professional career

First stint with Browns

Perry was signed as an undrafted rookie free agent in spring 2006. After being signed to the practice squad in September, he found himself starting in October after the injuries to Browns starters Leigh Bodden and

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. His accomplishments are not numerous for the Browns. However, in Week 10, he recovered a

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fumble to seal the Browns' third victory of the season—redemption after being burned on a 55-yard pass from Vick to receiver Roddy White two plays previous. Despite his strong performance as a rookie, Perry was cut by the Browns on September 8, 2007 - the day before the regular season opener. Because he appeared in more than nine games during his first season, he had no

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eligibility remaining.

Miami Dolphins

On November 7, the

signed Perry, while placing

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. He was one of eight players released by the Dolphins on April 24, 2008.

Second stint with Browns

On May 14, 2008, the Browns re-signed Perry. He was released Aug. 30, 2008 during the final roster cuts.

External links

Cleveland Browns bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Perry, Jereme 1981 births Living people Players of American football from Saginaw, Michigan American football cornerbacks American football safeties Eastern Michigan Eagles football players Cleveland Browns players Miami Dolphins players Eastern Michigan University alumni