Todd Perry

Todd Perry was born in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, and developed into a standout offensive lineman at North Hardin High School. A strong student and multi-year starter, he earned a scholarship to the University of Kentucky, where he became a cornerstone of the Wildcats’ offensive front in the early 1990s.

Under head coach Bill Curry, Perry earned Second-Team All-SEC honors in 1992 and was named the Wildcats’ Outstanding Offensive Lineman in both his junior and senior seasons. A three-time SEC Academic Honor Roll selection, Perry also completed his bachelor’s degree in biology in 1993.​

Selected in the fourth round (97th overall) of the 1993 NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears, Perry quickly established himself as a reliable presence on the offensive line. He received the Brian Piccolo Award as the Bears’ outstanding rookie in 1993. Over eight seasons with Chicago (1993–2000), he became a fixture at right guard, starting 118 games and providing stability and strength in both pass protection and run blocking.

In 2001, Perry signed with the Miami Dolphins, where he played three more seasons (2001–2003). He started all of his 47 games in Miami, including being part of the offensive line that blocked for NFL rushing leader Ricky Williams in 2002. In total, Perry appeared in 165 regular-season games, starting 144 of them, and participated in three playoff games, all as a starter.​

Perry’s contributions to football were recognized with his induction into the North Hardin Trojan Athletic Hall of Fame in 2007.

After retiring from professional football, Perry transitioned into coaching, dedicating three years to high school football programs at Alpharetta and Milton High Schools in Georgia. In 2009, he joined Georgia State University’s football staff as the running backs coach, contributing to the development of the program in its early years.​ Today, Perry remains involved in mentoring and community service, promoting the same work ethic and character that defined his playing days.

Perry’s family, his wife Heidi and three kids, Tyler, Alexandra, and Kiley remain surrounded by the football world. Supporting him from the beginning of his career as a player and now as a coach. Perry is doing what he loves with his family.

Biography by Grace Frericks.