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{{short description|American football cornerback}}
{{Short description|American football player (born 1994)}}
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| current_team = Miami Dolphins
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| position = [[Cornerback]]
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1994|10|23|mf=y}}
| birth_place = [[Galena Park, Texas]]
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* [[Philadelphia Eagles]] ({{NFL Year|2017}})*
* [[Philadelphia Eagles]] ({{NFL Year|2017}})*
* [[New England Patriots]] ({{NFL Year|2017}}–{{NFL Year|2018}})*
* [[New England Patriots]] ({{NFL Year|2017}}–{{NFL Year|2018}})*
* [[Miami Dolphins]] ({{NFL Year|2019}}–present)
* [[Miami Dolphins]] ({{NFL Year|2019}}–{{NFL Year|2023}})
* [[Michigan Panthers (2022)|Michigan Panthers]] ({{UFL Year|2024}})*
| status = Injured reserve
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* [[Super Bowl]] champion ([[Super Bowl LIII|LIII]])
* [[Super Bowl]] champion ([[Super Bowl LIII|LIII]])
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'''Jamal Perry''' (born '''Jomal Wiltz'''; October 23, 1994) is an [[American football]] [[cornerback]] for the [[Miami Dolphins]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] at [[Iowa State Cyclones football|Iowa State]].
'''Jamal Perry''' (born '''Jomal Wiltz'''; October 23, 1994) is an [[American football]] [[cornerback]] who is a free agent. He played [[college football]] at [[Iowa State Cyclones football|Iowa State]].


==High school==
==Early years==
In high school, Perry was a standout competitor in both [[American football|football]] and [[Track and field|track & field]]. In football, he was named to the second-team all-district team in 21-5A.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://cyclones.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=8291|title=Iowa State Athletics|website=cyclones.com|language=en|access-date=January 23, 2018}}</ref> At the 2013 state track & field meet, Wiltz placed third in the [[long jump]] and eighth in the [[100 metres|100 meter dash]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/Athlete.aspx?AID=5355231|title=Jomal Wiltz|website=Athletic.net|access-date=January 23, 2018}}</ref>
In high school, Perry was a standout competitor in both [[American football|football]] and [[Track and field|track & field]]. In football, he was named to the second-team all-district team in 21-5A.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://cyclones.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=8291|title=Iowa State Athletics|website=cyclones.com|language=en|access-date=January 23, 2018}}</ref> At the 2013 state track & field meet, Wiltz placed third in the [[long jump]] and eighth in the [[100 metres|100 meter dash]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/Athlete.aspx?AID=5355231|title=Jomal Wiltz|website=Athletic.net|access-date=January 23, 2018}}</ref>


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===Trinity Valley Community College===
===Trinity Valley Community College===
Following high school, Perry continued his football career at [[Trinity Valley Community College]] in [[Athens, Texas]]. In his two seasons, they finished 10-2 and was ranked fifth in 2013<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.njcaa.org/sports/fball/2013-14/releases/2013-12-07_20540.html|title=2013 NJCAA Football Bowl Preview|date=December 7, 2013|work=NJCAA|access-date=January 23, 2018}}</ref> and 12-0 and ranked second in 2014.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://tvccsports.com/sports/fball/2015-16/releases/20150804ge52sf|title=2014 "Perfect" Football Season Recap|date=August 4, 2015|work=Trinity Valley CC|access-date=January 23, 2018}}</ref> His second season he finished the year with 79 tackles, three tackles for a loss, one interception, and 14 passes defended,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://247sports.com/Player/Jomal-Wiltz-77423/junior-college-134951|title=Jomal Wiltz, Trinity Valley C.C. Cardinals, Cornerback|website=247Sports|access-date=January 23, 2018}}</ref> earning first-team all [[Southwest Junior College Football Conference|SWJCFC]] honors.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.tvccsports.com/sports/fball/Team_Honors_-_Awards|title=Team Honors & Awards|date=November 10, 2015|work=Trinity Valley CC|access-date=January 23, 2018}}</ref>
Following high school, Perry continued his football career at [[Trinity Valley Community College]] in [[Athens, Texas]]. In his two seasons, they finished 10–2 and was ranked fifth in 2013<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.njcaa.org/sports/fball/2013-14/releases/2013-12-07_20540.html|title=2013 NJCAA Football Bowl Preview|date=December 7, 2013|work=NJCAA|access-date=January 23, 2018}}</ref> and 12–0 and ranked second in 2014.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://tvccsports.com/sports/fball/2015-16/releases/20150804ge52sf|title=2014 "Perfect" Football Season Recap|date=August 4, 2015|work=Trinity Valley CC|access-date=January 23, 2018}}</ref> His second season he finished the year with 79 [[tackled gridiron|tackles]], three [[tackles for a loss]], one [[interception]], and 14 [[passes defended]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://247sports.com/Player/Jomal-Wiltz-77423/junior-college-134951|title=Jomal Wiltz, Trinity Valley C.C. Cardinals, Cornerback|website=247Sports|access-date=January 23, 2018}}</ref> earning first-team all [[Southwest Junior College Football Conference|SWJCFC]] honors.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.tvccsports.com/sports/fball/Team_Honors_-_Awards|title=Team Honors & Awards|date=November 10, 2015|work=Trinity Valley CC|access-date=January 23, 2018}}</ref>


===Iowa State===
===Iowa State===
After his two years at [[Trinity Valley Community College|Trinity Valley]], Perry chose to attend [[Iowa State Cyclones football|Iowa State]] after getting interest from [[California Golden Bears football|California]], [[Tulsa Golden Hurricane football|Tulsa]], and [[UNLV Rebels football|UNLV]]. He was ranked the eighth-best corner in junior college during that recruiting cycle by [[ESPN]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/player/_/id/207095/jomal-wiltz|title=Jomal Wiltz - Football Recruiting - Player Profiles - ESPN|website=ESPN.com|access-date=January 23, 2018}}</ref>
After his two years at [[Trinity Valley Community College|Trinity Valley]], Perry chose to attend [[Iowa State Cyclones football|Iowa State]] after getting interest from [[California Golden Bears football|California]], [[Tulsa Golden Hurricane football|Tulsa]], and [[UNLV Rebels football|UNLV]]. He was ranked the eighth-best [[cornerback|corner]] in junior college during that recruiting cycle by [[ESPN]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/player/_/id/207095/jomal-wiltz|title=Jomal Wiltz – Football Recruiting – Player Profiles – ESPN|website=ESPN.com|access-date=January 23, 2018}}</ref>


In his first [[2015 Iowa State Cyclones football team|season]] at ISU, he played in all 12 games and started seven of them. He made 41 tackles, in addition to averaging 22.6 yards on kick returns. His season-bests were six solo tackles against [[2015 Texas Tech Red Raiders football team|Texas Tech]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/ncf/recap/_/id/400763435|title=Iowa State vs. Texas Tech - Game Recap - October 10, 2015 - ESPN|website=ESPN.com|access-date=January 23, 2018}}</ref> and three tackles with two pass breakups against [[2015 West Virginia Mountaineers football team|West Virginia]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/ncf/recap/_/id/400763467|title=Iowa State vs. West Virginia - Game Recap - November 28, 2015 - ESPN|website=ESPN.com|access-date=January 23, 2018}}</ref>
In his first [[2015 Iowa State Cyclones football team|season]] at ISU, he played in all 12 games and started seven of them. He made 41 tackles, in addition to averaging 22.6 yards on [[kick return]]s. His season-bests were six solo tackles against [[2015 Texas Tech Red Raiders football team|Texas Tech]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/ncf/recap/_/id/400763435|title=Iowa State vs. Texas Tech – Game Recap – October 10, 2015 – ESPN|website=ESPN.com|access-date=January 23, 2018}}</ref> and three tackles with two pass breakups against [[2015 West Virginia Mountaineers football team|West Virginia]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/ncf/recap/_/id/400763467|title=Iowa State vs. West Virginia – Game Recap – November 28, 2015 – ESPN|website=ESPN.com|access-date=January 23, 2018}}</ref>


In [[2016 Iowa State Cyclones football team|2016]] he started 11 of the 12 games and tied the team lead for interceptions with two. In addition, he recorded 49 tackles, two for a loss, and ranked seventh in the [[Big 12 Conference football|Big 12]] with 11 pass breakups. Perry's season highlights were eight tackles against [[2016 Northern Iowa Panthers football team|UNI]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/ncf/recap/_/id/400868887|title=Northern Iowa vs. Iowa State - Game Recap - September 3, 2016 - ESPN|website=ESPN.com|access-date=January 23, 2018}}</ref> seven tackles against [[2016 Oklahoma Sooners football team|Oklahoma]],<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/ncf/recap/_/id/400869593|title=Oklahoma vs. Iowa State - Game Recap - November 3, 2016 - ESPN|website=ESPN.com|access-date=January 23, 2018}}</ref> and a game-sealing interception against [[2016 Kansas Jayhawks football team|Kansas]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/college-football/game?gameId=400869594|title=Iowa State vs. Kansas - Game Summary - November 12, 2016 - ESPN|website=ESPN.com|access-date=January 23, 2018}}</ref>
In [[2016 Iowa State Cyclones football team|2016]] he started 11 of the 12 games and tied the team lead for interceptions with two. In addition, he recorded 49 tackles, two for a loss, and ranked seventh in the [[Big 12 Conference]] with 11 pass breakups. Perry's season highlights were eight tackles against [[2016 Northern Iowa Panthers football team|UNI]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/ncf/recap/_/id/400868887|title=Northern Iowa vs. Iowa State – Game Recap – September 3, 2016 – ESPN|website=ESPN.com|access-date=January 23, 2018}}</ref> seven tackles against [[2016 Oklahoma Sooners football team|Oklahoma]],<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/ncf/recap/_/id/400869593|title=Oklahoma vs. Iowa State – Game Recap – November 3, 2016 – ESPN|website=ESPN.com|access-date=January 23, 2018}}</ref> and a game-sealing interception against [[2016 Kansas Jayhawks football team|Kansas]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/college-football/game?gameId=400869594|title=Iowa State vs. Kansas – Game Summary – November 12, 2016 – ESPN|website=ESPN.com|access-date=January 23, 2018}}</ref>


At the conclusion of the season he earned the Al and Dean Knudson Award as the team's best defensive player<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://northiowatoday.com/2016/12/05/cyclone-coach-matt-campbell-hand-out-swards-at-football-banquet/|title=Cyclone coach Matt Campbell hand out swards at football banquet|date=December 5, 2016|work=NorthIowaToday.com|access-date=January 23, 2018}}</ref> and was named honorable mention All-Big 12.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.big12sports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211345089|title=2016 All-Big 12 Football Awards Announced|work=Big12Sports.com|access-date=January 23, 2018}}</ref> In addition he was invited to compete in the [[College Gridiron Showcase]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/iowa-state/football/2017/01/04/two-isu-seniors-selected-football-all-star-game/96177840/|title=Two ISU seniors selected for football All-Star Game|work=Des Moines Register|access-date=January 23, 2018}}</ref>
At the conclusion of the season he earned the Al and Dean Knudson Award as the team's best defensive player<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://northiowatoday.com/2016/12/05/cyclone-coach-matt-campbell-hand-out-swards-at-football-banquet/|title=Cyclone coach Matt Campbell hand out swards at football banquet|date=December 5, 2016|work=NorthIowaToday.com|access-date=January 23, 2018}}</ref> and was named honorable mention All-Big 12.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.big12sports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211345089|title=2016 All-Big 12 Football Awards Announced|work=Big12Sports.com|access-date=January 23, 2018}}</ref> In addition he was invited to compete in the [[College Gridiron Showcase]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/iowa-state/football/2017/01/04/two-isu-seniors-selected-football-all-star-game/96177840/|title=Two ISU seniors selected for football All-Star Game|work=Des Moines Register|access-date=January 23, 2018}}</ref>


===College statistics===
===Statistics===
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| colspan=2 | College Totals || 24 || 18 || 90 || 60 || 30 || 2.0 || 17 || 2 || 27 || 13.5 || 0 || 0 || 0
| colspan=2 | Totals || 24 || 18 || 90 || 60 || 30 || 2.0 || 17 || 2 || 27 || 13.5 || 0 || 0 || 0
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| colspan="16" style="font-size:8pt; text-align:center;"|'''Reference:<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jomal-wiltz-1.html|title=Jomal Wiltz College Stats {{!}} College Football at Sports-Reference.com|website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com|language=en|access-date=January 23, 2018}}</ref>'''
| colspan="16" style="font-size:8pt; text-align:center;"|'''Reference:<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jomal-wiltz-1.html|title=Jomal Wiltz College Stats {{!}} College Football at Sports-Reference.com|website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com|language=en|access-date=January 23, 2018}}</ref>'''
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===New England Patriots===
===New England Patriots===
On September 7, 2017, Perry was signed to the [[New England Patriots]]' practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|title=Patriots sign OL Ted Karras to the 53-man roster from the practice squad; Place WR Malcolm Mitchell on injured reserve; Sign DB Jomal Wiltz to the practice squad|url=http://www.patriots.com/news/2017/09/07/patriots-sign-ol-ted-karras-53-man-roster-practice-squad-place-wr-malcolm-mitchell|website=Patriots.com|date=September 7, 2017|access-date=January 23, 2018}}</ref> He was released by the Patriots on September 20, 2017 but was re-signed five days later.<ref>{{cite web|title=Patriots make changes to the practice squad|url=http://www.patriots.com/news/2017/09/20/patriots-make-changes-practice-squad|website=Patriots.com|date=September 20, 2017|access-date=February 4, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Transaction: Patriots Make Changes to the Practice Squad|url=http://www.patriots.com/news/2017/09/25/transaction-patriots-make-changes-practice-squad|website=Patriots.com|date=September 25, 2017|access-date=February 4, 2018}}</ref> He signed a reserve/future contract with the Patriots on February 6, 2018.<ref>{{cite web|title=Patriots sign 10 free agents|url=http://www.patriots.com/news/2018/02/06/patriots-sign-10-free-agents|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212230905/http://www.patriots.com/news/2018/02/06/patriots-sign-10-free-agents|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 12, 2018|website=Patriots.com|date=February 6, 2018}}</ref>
On September 7, 2017, Perry was signed to the [[practice squad]] of the [[New England Patriots]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Patriots sign OL Ted Karras to the 53-man roster from the practice squad; Place WR Malcolm Mitchell on injured reserve] Sign DB Jomal Wiltz to the practice squad|url=http://www.patriots.com/news/2017/09/07/patriots-sign-ol-ted-karras-53-man-roster-practice-squad-place-wr-malcolm-mitchell|website=Patriots.com|date=September 7, 2017|access-date=January 23, 2018}}</ref> He was released by the Patriots on September 20, 2017 but was re-signed five days later.<ref>{{cite web|title=Patriots make changes to the practice squad|url=http://www.patriots.com/news/2017/09/20/patriots-make-changes-practice-squad|website=Patriots.com|date=September 20, 2017|access-date=February 4, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Transaction: Patriots Make Changes to the Practice Squad|url=http://www.patriots.com/news/2017/09/25/transaction-patriots-make-changes-practice-squad|website=Patriots.com|date=September 25, 2017|access-date=February 4, 2018}}</ref> He signed a reserve/future contract with the Patriots on February 6, 2018.<ref>{{cite web|title=Patriots sign 10 free agents|url=http://www.patriots.com/news/2018/02/06/patriots-sign-10-free-agents|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212230905/http://www.patriots.com/news/2018/02/06/patriots-sign-10-free-agents|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 12, 2018|website=Patriots.com|date=February 6, 2018}}</ref>


On September 1, 2018, Perry was waived by the Patriots and was signed to the practice squad the next day.<ref>{{cite web|title=Patriots Announce Roster Cutdown|url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-make-cutdown-to-53-man-roster|website=Patriots.com|date=September 1, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Patriots Sign Eight to the Practice Squad; Place TE Ryan Izzo on Injured Reserve|url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-sign-eight-to-the-practice-squad-place-te-ryan-izzo-on-injured-reserve|website=Patriots.com|date=September 2, 2018}}</ref> Perry won [[Super Bowl LIII]] when the Patriots beat the [[Los Angeles Rams]] 13-3.
On September 1, 2018, Perry was waived by the Patriots and was signed to the practice squad the next day.<ref>{{cite web|title=Patriots Announce Roster Cutdown|url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-make-cutdown-to-53-man-roster|website=Patriots.com|date=September 1, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Patriots Sign Eight to the Practice Squad; Place TE Ryan Izzo on Injured Reserve|url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-sign-eight-to-the-practice-squad-place-te-ryan-izzo-on-injured-reserve|website=Patriots.com|date=September 2, 2018}}</ref> Perry won [[Super Bowl LIII]] when the Patriots beat the [[Los Angeles Rams]] 13–3.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shpigel |first=Ben |date=2019-02-04 |title=Patriots Win in Lowest-Scoring Super Bowl Ever |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/03/sports/patriots-super-bowl.html |access-date=2023-10-31 |website=The New York Times |language=en-US}}</ref>


===Miami Dolphins===
===Miami Dolphins===
On February 15, 2019, Perry signed with the [[Miami Dolphins]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Dolphins Sign Tank Carradine & Jomal Wiltz|url=https://www.miamidolphins.com/news/miami-dolphins-sign-tank-carradine-jomal-wiltz|website=MiamiDolphins.com|date=February 15, 2019}}</ref> He started his first NFL game in week 1 of 2019 against the [[Baltimore Ravens]] and recorded his first tackle. In week 9 against the [[New York Jets]], Perry recorded his first career interception off [[Sam Darnold]] in the 26–18 win.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128080 |title=Dolphins get first win of 2019, top Jets 26-18 |date=3 November 2019 |website=www.espn.com |access-date=3 November 2019}}</ref>
On February 15, 2019, Perry signed with the [[Miami Dolphins]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Dolphins Sign Tank Carradine & Jomal Wiltz|url=https://www.miamidolphins.com/news/miami-dolphins-sign-tank-carradine-jomal-wiltz|website=MiamiDolphins.com|date=February 15, 2019}}</ref> He started his first NFL game in week 1 of 2019 against the [[Baltimore Ravens]] and recorded his first tackle. In week 9 against the [[New York Jets]], Perry recorded his first career interception off [[Sam Darnold]] in the 26–18 win.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128080 |title=Dolphins get first win of 2019, top Jets 26–18 |date=3 November 2019 |website=www.espn.com |access-date=3 November 2019}}</ref>


Perry was placed on the reserve/[[COVID-19]] list by the Dolphins on December 9, 2020,<ref>{{cite news |title=Jamal Perry Placed on Reserve/COVID-19 List |url=https://www.miamidolphins.com/news/jamal-perry-placed-on-reserve-covid-19-list |website=MiamiDolphins.com |date=December 9, 2020 |access-date=January 17, 2021}}</ref> and activated on December 18.<ref>{{cite news |title=Miami Dolphins make roster moves |url=https://media.miamidolphins.com/press_releases/miami-dolphins-make-roster-moves-121/ |website=MiamiDolphins.com |date=December 18, 2020 |access-date=January 17, 2021}}</ref>
Perry was placed on the reserve/[[COVID-19]] list by the Dolphins on December 9, 2020,<ref>{{cite news |title=Jamal Perry Placed on Reserve/COVID-19 List |url=https://www.miamidolphins.com/news/jamal-perry-placed-on-reserve-covid-19-list |website=MiamiDolphins.com |date=December 9, 2020 |access-date=January 17, 2021}}</ref> and activated on December 18.<ref>{{cite news |title=Miami Dolphins make roster moves |url=https://media.miamidolphins.com/press_releases/miami-dolphins-make-roster-moves-121/ |website=MiamiDolphins.com |date=December 18, 2020 |access-date=January 17, 2021}}</ref>


Perry was given an [[exclusive-rights free agent]] tender by the Dolphins on March 8, 2021.<ref>{{cite news |author=Simmons, Myles |title=Dolphins tender ERFAs Nik Needham, Calvin Munson, and Jamal Perry |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/03/08/dolphins-tender-erfas-nik-needham-calvin-munson-and-jamal-perry/ |website=NBCSports.com |date=March 8, 2021 |access-date=March 8, 2021}}</ref> He signed the one-year contract on April 14.<ref>{{cite news |author=Williams, Charean |title=Calvin Munson, Jamal Perry sign tenders |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/04/14/calvin-munson-jamal-perry-sign-tenders/ |website=NBCSports.com |date=April 14, 2021 |access-date=April 15, 2021}}</ref> He was waived on September 1, 2021 and re-signed to the practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on November 17.<ref>{{cite web|title=Roster Moves: Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves - Week 11|url=https://www.miamidolphins.com/news/roster-moves-miami-dolphins-make-roster-moves-week-11|website=MiamiDolphins.com|date=November 17, 2021}}</ref> He was placed on injured reserve on November 23.<ref>{{cite web|title=Roster Moves: Miami Dolphins Sign S Parks, Place CB Perry and LB Scarlett on IR|url=https://www.miamidolphins.com/news/roster-moves-miami-dolphins-sign-s-parks-place-cb-perry-and-lb-scarlett-on-ir|website=MiamiDolphins.com|date=November 23, 2021}}</ref>
Perry was given an [[exclusive-rights free agent]] tender by the Dolphins on March 8, 2021.<ref>{{cite news |author=Simmons, Myles |title=Dolphins tender ERFAs Nik Needham, Calvin Munson, and Jamal Perry |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/03/08/dolphins-tender-erfas-nik-needham-calvin-munson-and-jamal-perry/ |website=NBCSports.com |date=March 8, 2021 |access-date=March 8, 2021}}</ref> He signed the one-year contract on April 14.<ref>{{cite news |author=Williams, Charean |title=Calvin Munson, Jamal Perry sign tenders |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/04/14/calvin-munson-jamal-perry-sign-tenders/ |website=NBCSports.com |date=April 14, 2021 |access-date=April 15, 2021}}</ref> He was waived on September 1, 2021 and re-signed to the practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on November 17.<ref>{{cite web|title=Roster Moves: Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves – Week 11|url=https://www.miamidolphins.com/news/roster-moves-miami-dolphins-make-roster-moves-week-11|website=MiamiDolphins.com|date=November 17, 2021}}</ref> He was placed on [[injured reserve]] on November 23.<ref>{{cite web|title=Roster Moves: Miami Dolphins Sign S Parks, Place CB Perry and LB Scarlett on IR|url=https://www.miamidolphins.com/news/roster-moves-miami-dolphins-sign-s-parks-place-cb-perry-and-lb-scarlett-on-ir|website=MiamiDolphins.com|date=November 23, 2021}}</ref>

On October 25, 2022, Perry was signed to the Dolphins' practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|title=Miami Dolphins make roster moves|url=https://www.miamidolphins.com/news/miami-dolphins-make-roster-moves-10-25-22|website=MiamiDolphins.com|date=October 25, 2022}}</ref>

On August 13, 2023, Perry re-signed with the Dolphins.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.miamidolphins.com/news/miami-dolphins-make-roster-moves-8-13-23|work=MiamiDolphins.com|title=Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves|date=August 13, 2023|accessdate=August 13, 2023|author=Miami Dolphins}}</ref> He was released on August 29, 2023.<ref>{{cite web|title=Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves|url=https://www.miamidolphins.com/news/miami-dolphins-make-roster-moves-8-29-23|website=MiamiDolphins.com|date=August 29, 2023}}</ref>

=== Michigan Panthers ===
On January 19, 2024, Perry was signed by the [[Michigan Panthers (2022)|Michigan Panthers]] of the [[United Football League (2024)|United Football League]] (UFL).<ref>{{Cite news |title=The UFL Agree to Terms with 42 Players |url=https://uflboard.com/news/the-ufl-agree-to-terms-with-42-players/ |website=UFLBoard.com |date=January 19, 2024 |access-date=January 20, 2024}}</ref> He was released on March 10, 2024.<ref>{{Cite news |title=UFL Teams Set their Training Camp Rosters to 58 |url=https://uflboard.com/news/ufl-teams-set-their-training-camp-rosters-to-58/ |website=UFLBoard.com |date=March 10, 2024 |access-date=March 10, 2024}}</ref>


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Jamal Perry
Personal information
Born: (1994-10-23) October 23, 1994 (age 29)
Galena Park, Texas, U.S.
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:182 lb (83 kg)
Career information
High school:North Shore (Houston, Texas)
College:Iowa State
Position:Cornerback
Undrafted:2017
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2021
Games played:36
Total tackles:86
Pass deflections:7
Interceptions:1
Player stats at PFR

Jamal Perry (born Jomal Wiltz; October 23, 1994) is an American football cornerback who is a free agent. He played college football at Iowa State.

Early years[edit]

In high school, Perry was a standout competitor in both football and track & field. In football, he was named to the second-team all-district team in 21-5A.[1] At the 2013 state track & field meet, Wiltz placed third in the long jump and eighth in the 100 meter dash.[2]

College career[edit]

Trinity Valley Community College[edit]

Following high school, Perry continued his football career at Trinity Valley Community College in Athens, Texas. In his two seasons, they finished 10–2 and was ranked fifth in 2013[3] and 12–0 and ranked second in 2014.[4] His second season he finished the year with 79 tackles, three tackles for a loss, one interception, and 14 passes defended,[5] earning first-team all SWJCFC honors.[6]

Iowa State[edit]

After his two years at Trinity Valley, Perry chose to attend Iowa State after getting interest from California, Tulsa, and UNLV. He was ranked the eighth-best corner in junior college during that recruiting cycle by ESPN.[7]

In his first season at ISU, he played in all 12 games and started seven of them. He made 41 tackles, in addition to averaging 22.6 yards on kick returns. His season-bests were six solo tackles against Texas Tech[8] and three tackles with two pass breakups against West Virginia.[9]

In 2016 he started 11 of the 12 games and tied the team lead for interceptions with two. In addition, he recorded 49 tackles, two for a loss, and ranked seventh in the Big 12 Conference with 11 pass breakups. Perry's season highlights were eight tackles against UNI,[10] seven tackles against Oklahoma,[11] and a game-sealing interception against Kansas.[12]

At the conclusion of the season he earned the Al and Dean Knudson Award as the team's best defensive player[13] and was named honorable mention All-Big 12.[14] In addition he was invited to compete in the College Gridiron Showcase.[15]

Statistics[edit]

Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
G GS Comb Solo Ast TFL PD Int Yds Avg TD FF FR
2015 Iowa State 12 7 41 28 13 0.0 8 0 0 0.0 0 0 0
2016 Iowa State 12 11 49 32 17 2.0 9 2 27 13.5 0 0 0
Totals 24 18 90 60 30 2.0 17 2 27 13.5 0 0 0
Reference:[16]

Professional career[edit]

Philadelphia Eagles[edit]

Perry signed with the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent on May 11, 2017.[17] He was waived on September 2, 2017.[18]

New England Patriots[edit]

On September 7, 2017, Perry was signed to the practice squad of the New England Patriots.[19] He was released by the Patriots on September 20, 2017 but was re-signed five days later.[20][21] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Patriots on February 6, 2018.[22]

On September 1, 2018, Perry was waived by the Patriots and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[23][24] Perry won Super Bowl LIII when the Patriots beat the Los Angeles Rams 13–3.[25]

Miami Dolphins[edit]

On February 15, 2019, Perry signed with the Miami Dolphins.[26] He started his first NFL game in week 1 of 2019 against the Baltimore Ravens and recorded his first tackle. In week 9 against the New York Jets, Perry recorded his first career interception off Sam Darnold in the 26–18 win.[27]

Perry was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the Dolphins on December 9, 2020,[28] and activated on December 18.[29]

Perry was given an exclusive-rights free agent tender by the Dolphins on March 8, 2021.[30] He signed the one-year contract on April 14.[31] He was waived on September 1, 2021 and re-signed to the practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on November 17.[32] He was placed on injured reserve on November 23.[33]

On October 25, 2022, Perry was signed to the Dolphins' practice squad.[34]

On August 13, 2023, Perry re-signed with the Dolphins.[35] He was released on August 29, 2023.[36]

Michigan Panthers[edit]

On January 19, 2024, Perry was signed by the Michigan Panthers of the United Football League (UFL).[37] He was released on March 10, 2024.[38]

Personal[edit]

Perry legally changed his name from Jomal Wiltz to Jamal Perry in March 2020.[39]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Iowa State Athletics". cyclones.com. Retrieved January 23, 2018.
  2. ^ "Jomal Wiltz". Athletic.net. Retrieved January 23, 2018.
  3. ^ "2013 NJCAA Football Bowl Preview". NJCAA. December 7, 2013. Retrieved January 23, 2018.
  4. ^ "2014 "Perfect" Football Season Recap". Trinity Valley CC. August 4, 2015. Retrieved January 23, 2018.
  5. ^ "Jomal Wiltz, Trinity Valley C.C. Cardinals, Cornerback". 247Sports. Retrieved January 23, 2018.
  6. ^ "Team Honors & Awards". Trinity Valley CC. November 10, 2015. Retrieved January 23, 2018.
  7. ^ "Jomal Wiltz – Football Recruiting – Player Profiles – ESPN". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 23, 2018.
  8. ^ "Iowa State vs. Texas Tech – Game Recap – October 10, 2015 – ESPN". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 23, 2018.
  9. ^ "Iowa State vs. West Virginia – Game Recap – November 28, 2015 – ESPN". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 23, 2018.
  10. ^ "Northern Iowa vs. Iowa State – Game Recap – September 3, 2016 – ESPN". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 23, 2018.
  11. ^ "Oklahoma vs. Iowa State – Game Recap – November 3, 2016 – ESPN". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 23, 2018.
  12. ^ "Iowa State vs. Kansas – Game Summary – November 12, 2016 – ESPN". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 23, 2018.
  13. ^ "Cyclone coach Matt Campbell hand out swards at football banquet". NorthIowaToday.com. December 5, 2016. Retrieved January 23, 2018.
  14. ^ "2016 All-Big 12 Football Awards Announced". Big12Sports.com. Retrieved January 23, 2018.
  15. ^ "Two ISU seniors selected for football All-Star Game". Des Moines Register. Retrieved January 23, 2018.
  16. ^ "Jomal Wiltz College Stats | College Football at Sports-Reference.com". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved January 23, 2018.
  17. ^ "Check Out The Full Rookie Camp Roster". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. May 11, 2017. Archived from the original on December 15, 2017. Retrieved February 4, 2018.
  18. ^ "Eagles Announce 17 Roster Moves To Get Down To 53 Players". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. September 2, 2017. Archived from the original on September 5, 2017. Retrieved February 4, 2018.
  19. ^ "Patriots sign OL Ted Karras to the 53-man roster from the practice squad; Place WR Malcolm Mitchell on injured reserve] Sign DB Jomal Wiltz to the practice squad". Patriots.com. September 7, 2017. Retrieved January 23, 2018.
  20. ^ "Patriots make changes to the practice squad". Patriots.com. September 20, 2017. Retrieved February 4, 2018.
  21. ^ "Transaction: Patriots Make Changes to the Practice Squad". Patriots.com. September 25, 2017. Retrieved February 4, 2018.
  22. ^ "Patriots sign 10 free agents". Patriots.com. February 6, 2018. Archived from the original on February 12, 2018.
  23. ^ "Patriots Announce Roster Cutdown". Patriots.com. September 1, 2018.
  24. ^ "Patriots Sign Eight to the Practice Squad; Place TE Ryan Izzo on Injured Reserve". Patriots.com. September 2, 2018.
  25. ^ Shpigel, Ben (February 4, 2019). "Patriots Win in Lowest-Scoring Super Bowl Ever". The New York Times. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
  26. ^ "Dolphins Sign Tank Carradine & Jomal Wiltz". MiamiDolphins.com. February 15, 2019.
  27. ^ "Dolphins get first win of 2019, top Jets 26–18". www.espn.com. November 3, 2019. Retrieved November 3, 2019.
  28. ^ "Jamal Perry Placed on Reserve/COVID-19 List". MiamiDolphins.com. December 9, 2020. Retrieved January 17, 2021.
  29. ^ "Miami Dolphins make roster moves". MiamiDolphins.com. December 18, 2020. Retrieved January 17, 2021.
  30. ^ Simmons, Myles (March 8, 2021). "Dolphins tender ERFAs Nik Needham, Calvin Munson, and Jamal Perry". NBCSports.com. Retrieved March 8, 2021.
  31. ^ Williams, Charean (April 14, 2021). "Calvin Munson, Jamal Perry sign tenders". NBCSports.com. Retrieved April 15, 2021.
  32. ^ "Roster Moves: Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves – Week 11". MiamiDolphins.com. November 17, 2021.
  33. ^ "Roster Moves: Miami Dolphins Sign S Parks, Place CB Perry and LB Scarlett on IR". MiamiDolphins.com. November 23, 2021.
  34. ^ "Miami Dolphins make roster moves". MiamiDolphins.com. October 25, 2022.
  35. ^ Miami Dolphins (August 13, 2023). "Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves". MiamiDolphins.com. Retrieved August 13, 2023.
  36. ^ "Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves". MiamiDolphins.com. August 29, 2023.
  37. ^ "The UFL Agree to Terms with 42 Players". UFLBoard.com. January 19, 2024. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
  38. ^ "UFL Teams Set their Training Camp Rosters to 58". UFLBoard.com. March 10, 2024. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
  39. ^ Jackson, Barry (March 25, 2020). "One smart thing the Miami Dolphins have done. And the draft prospect who feeds into that". MiamiHerald.com. Retrieved April 18, 2020.

External links[edit]

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