![]() He started all 12 games at defensive tackle and was ranked sixth in the SEC in tackles for losses (TFLs) with 14. In 2007, Jerry was named to the Second Team All-SEC by the Associated Press and. Jerry was rated an "Emerging Star" at Ole Miss by Lindy’s magazine. He moved from tackle to end and promptly emerged as the starter. In the Spring, he received the Jeff Hamm Memorial Award for the most improved defensive player of spring drills. He totaled 22 tackles on the season with 1 tackle for a loss and 1 QB sack. He made starts at end, tackle and nose tackle. In 2006, Jerry battled through injuries to play in eight games, making six starts along the defensive line. He finished the season with three total tackles. After missing the first four games due to injury, he played in six of the final seven games. The 2005 season was Jerry's true freshman season at Ole Miss. He played in eight games at Hargrave during the 2004 season and was credited with 30 tackles, including five quarterback sacks. 15 prep school player in the country by. Jerry signed with Ole Miss in the 2004 recruiting class, but decided to attend Hargrave Military Academy. He was also named first team All-State by The Clarion-Ledger. ![]() While playing for South Panola High School in Batesville, Mississippi, Jerry was selected first team All-State and Class 5A Defensive Player of the Year by the Mississippi Association of Coaches. He is the older brother of former offensive guard John Jerry. Jerry retired from football in 2014 after five seasons with the Falcons. He played college football for the University of Mississippi. He was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the first round of the 2009 NFL Draft. Peria Edward Jerry ( / p ə ˈ r eɪ/ born August 23, 1984) is a former American football defensive tackle.
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