Denzel Perryman Standing Tall Among Linebackers

INDIANAPOLIS - Denzel Perryman from the University of Miami is considered one of the top inside linebacker prospects in the 2015 draft, and it seems one of the only knocks on his game is his lack of ideal size.

Perryman officially was measured 5 feet 11 at the combine and, as expected, he was asked about his height during his combine press conference. It was the same at the Senior Bowl.

“I find them funny,” Perryman said. “I hear the same questions over and over again, so it doesn’t matter me at all.

“I’ve been pretty much getting knocked for my height since I got to high school, getting recruited,” Perryman said. “My play makes up for my height. I don’t play like I’m 5-11.

Asked to described his style, Perryman delivered a quick, to-the-point answer.

Said Perryman:â€?ldquo;I’m smart, I’m physical, I’m a downhill, hard-nosed dog.”


(miamidolphins.com)