Harold Perkins Jr.
Atlanta FalconsOur College Grade
How good he was in college at what his position is supposed to do, out of 100. Scored against everyone else at his position, adjusted for the level he played at. This is not his NFL grade.
College Production
LSU · SEC
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks | Hur | PD | INT | Pos Rk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 70 | 12 | 7.5 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 22 |
| 2023 | 74 | 13 | 5.5 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 10 |
| 2024 | 16 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 583 | |
| 2025 | 55 | 8 | 4.0 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 25 |
The seasons in our college data. It does not always reach back to a player's first year.
Scouting Report
LSU · 2026 draft class
Perkins is an explosive outside linebacker with exceptional athleticism and versatility. His combination of speed, instincts, and coverage ability makes him a weapon in modern defenses. Perkins demonstrates outstanding range and the ability to cover ground quickly. He shows excellent pass coverage skills and can match up with tight ends and running backs effectively. His motor runs hot throughout games.
Strengths
- Exceptional athleticism
- outstanding range
- pass coverage skills
- versatility
- motor and effort
- pursuit ability
Concerns
- Needs to add bulk for taking on blockers
- run defense technique needs refinement
- occasionally overruns plays
Honors
Five-star recruit (ESPN #4 overall in 2022 class, 247Sports and Rivals top-10 national rankings), First-Team All-SEC (AP, 2022), Multiple SEC Defensive Player of the Week honors, Back-to-back SEC Defensive Player of the Week (2022), SEC Freshman of the Week, First-team All-Greater Houston (HS), SEC Academic Honor Roll (3x), Nearly tied LSU school record with 3-sack performance vs Arkansas