The Tirol Raiders signed quarterback N’Kosi Perry on Wednesday.
N’Kosi Perry is six foot four and weighs 195 pounds. The 25-year-old from Ocala, Florida, was claimed off waivers by the Seattle Sea Dragons after going undrafted in the 2023 XFL Draft. Next, Perry signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on June 23, 2023.
The Ticats released him on July 4, 2023. Then, Perry re-signed with the Seattle Sea Dragons on October 25, 2023. However, the Sea Dragons were not included in the XFL and USFL merger making him a free agent.
Perry signed with the Jacksonville Sharks (IFL) on April 17, 2024. Perry completed 7 of 20 passes (35%) for 109 yards, one touchdown, one interception, 19 carries for 109 yards, and two touchdowns in two games for the Sharks.
Collegiately, Perry played four seasons at the University of Miami (2017-2020) completing 208 of 397 passes (52.4%) for 2,484 yards, 24 touchdowns, 10 interceptions, 10 carries for 111 yards, and three touchdowns in 25 games for the Hurricanes.
After Miami, Perry transferred to Florida Atlantic University (2021-22) completing 425 of 717 passes (59%) for 5,483 yards, 45 touchdowns, 12 interceptions, 198 carries for 408 yards, and 10 touchdowns in 24 games for the Owls.
In 2022, Perry was named Co-Captain and PFF C-USA All-Third Team after completing 215 of 371 passes (58%) for 25 yards, 5 interceptions, 91 carries for 259 yards, and 6 touchdowns in 12 games. In addition, Perry was named the Shula Bowl XXI MVP after completing 14 of 22 passes (64%) for 104 yards, two touchdowns, three carries for 16 yards, and two touchdowns.
