Jose Perez (American football)

Jose Perez

No. 43
Position:	Cornerback
Personal information
Date of birth:	(1985-09-15) September 15, 1985
Place of birth:	Cherry Point, North Carolina
Height:
Weight:
Career information
College:	San Diego State
Undrafted:	2011
Career history
Miami Dolphins (2011)*
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Player stats at PFR

Jose Perez Jr. (born September 15, 1985) is a former American football cornerback. He played college football at San Diego State University (SDSU). He was selected by the New York Yankees in the seventh round of the 2003 Major League Baseball Draft.

Early years

Although he was born in North Carolina, he grew up in Oceanside, California and attended Oceanside High School. With the perrenial powerhouse Oceanside Pirates he played middle linebacker in his freshman year before switching to wide receiver. He led his team to the CIF Championship. As a senior, he caught 57 passes for 1112 yards in earning all-county honors.

Professional baseball

Perez, one of California's top outfielders and wide receivers in high school, initially committed to attending SDSU, where he would play both college football under Tom Craft and college baseball under Tony Gwynn. However, Perez—who grew up a Yankee fan—instead accepted a six-figure bonus to play with Yankees. He played minor league baseball in the Yankee organization for three seasons before being released.

College football

Perez then joined SDSU's football team as a walk-on, where was converted from receiver to cornerback. Perez received an honorable mention for the All-Mountain West team in his senior year.

Professional football

Perez was signed by the Miami Dolphins as undrafted free agent in 2011, but was released in the preseason.

External links

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference (Minors)
• San Diego State Aztecs bio

• http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2010/nov/30/hoke-hillman-earn-top-mwc-honors/