Koi Perich, S, Oregon: 2027 NFL Draft Prospect Profile & Scouting Report
1. General Information
|
Name |
Koi Perich |
|
Position |
Safety (S) |
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Number |
3 |
|
Class |
Junior |
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School |
Oregon |
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Height / Weight |
6’1″ / 200 lbs |
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Hometown / HS |
Esko, Minn. / Esko HS |
2. Career Statistical Breakdown
Defensive Performance & Passing Game Disruptions
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Season |
Team |
G |
Tackles |
TFL |
INT |
PD / TD |
|
2024 |
Minnesota |
13 |
22 |
0.0 |
5 |
5 / 0 |
|
2025 |
Minnesota |
13 |
59 |
1.0 |
1 |
4 / 0 |
|
Total |
26 |
81 |
1.0 |
6 |
9 / 0 |
Special Teams Return Production
|
Season |
Team |
PR Yards |
PR Avg |
KR Yards |
KR Avg |
|
2024 |
Minnesota |
37 |
6.2 |
0 |
0.0 |
|
2025 |
Minnesota |
118 |
9.1 |
499 |
21.7 |
|
Total |
155 |
8.2 |
499 |
21.7 |
3. NFL Combine Testing Projections
Projected metrics for the 2027 NFL Draft cycle based on historic Minnesota high school track speed (verified 10.89s 100-meter dash), elite spatial centerfield click-and-close acceleration, and explosive multi-phase twitch.
- 40-Yard Dash: 4.40 – 4.48s
- Vertical Jump: 37.0″ – 39.0″
- Broad Jump: 10’5″ – 10’9″
- 20-Yard Shuttle: 4.08 – 4.21s
- 3-Cone Drill: 6.82 – 6.96s
4. Scouting & Transfer Notes
Background Profile
Perich arrived in the collegiate landscape with high-end four-star credentials from Esko High School in Minnesota, where he put together a legendary multi-phase resume as an all-state defensive back, a prolific offensive weapon, and an elite track sprinter. Choosing his home-state Golden Gophers, he adapted to the Big Ten footprint instantaneously. As a true freshman in 2024, Perich completely exploded onto the national radar, hauling in 5 interceptions to claim Second-Team All-American and Freshman All-American accolades.
He consolidated his physical evaluation during his true sophomore campaign in 2025, stepping into a primary, high-volume safety role to log 59 tackles while cementing himself as a top-tier weapon on special teams units with 499 kickoff return yards.
Seeking to showcase his high-end centerfield range inside Dan Lanning’s complex defense, the elite playmaker entered the transfer portal and committed to the Oregon Ducks ahead of the 2026 stretch. He stands universally projected as a blue-chip defensive back prospect for the 2027 NFL Draft cycle.
Key Strengths
- Elite Defensive Visual Instincts & Ball Skills: Possesses highly rare ball-hawk traits, tracking structural air paths cleanly to accumulate 6 career interceptions over two seasons.
- Track-Validated Centerfield Range: Leverages verifiable 10.89s 100-meter track baseline velocity to quickly close grass windows and drive downhill from deep alignments.
- Dynamic Multi-Phase Special Teams Asset: Highly explosive with the ball in his hands, finishing near the top of the Big Ten tier in 2025 with 617 combined return yards.
- Alpha Competitive Temperament: Known as a high-stakes clutch performer, validated by capturing MVP honors at the All-American Bowl prior to his collegiate breakout.
Developmental Focus
Because Perich operates with an exceptionally hyper-aggressive diagnostic trigger, professional scouting departments will closely track his technical step-by-step patience against deep horizontal play-action concepts. At times, his hunger to jump routes or trigger inside run gaps can leave him vulnerable to vertical double-moves from premium wideouts. Continuing to add lean muscular mass to his 200-pound frame while sharpening his visual discipline against complex offensive scripts in Eugene will finalize his grade as a top-tier first-round safety project at the professional level.
Draft Countdown Film Notes
*pending*
All-Star Game Notes
*pending*
Combine/Pro Day Measurables
*pending*