Earnest Perry Earnest Perry 5'10" | 165 lbs | ATH W.E.B. DuBois | 2027 State KY is a player who has caught my attention with some impressive film. He lines up on the outside at corner where he is very reliable in man coverage. Perry has shown the ability to jam receivers to redirect their routes then open up and use his speed to mirror them. When the ball is thrown his way, he has shown the ability to get his head turned with perfect timing to make a play, finishing last season with nine pass breakups and two interceptions. He also made an impact on offense last year, finishing with 300 all-purpose yards and scoring three touchdowns. Perry holds an offer from Eastern Kentucky and I expect more to come his way throughout his senior year.

Fast, explosive, agile, aggressive, dynamic, and relentless are all words that describe Earnest Perry Earnest Perry 5'10" | 165 lbs | ATH W.E.B. DuBois | 2027 State KY from W.E.B. DuBois. He lines up primarily as a running back on the offensive side of the ball, but can line up out wide. Perry takes long strides, which help him beat defenders around the edge. If he has space, he has the skills to make players miss tackles and the speed to outrun a defense. Once he has some open field in front of him, he’s able to turn on an extra motor to stay ahead of the defense through the end zone. Defensively, Perry is a ball hawk defensive back who is excellent in man coverage, especially deep down the field. He has also demonstrated an ability to shed blocks and contain the edge when he’s filling in at outside linebacker as well.

Louisville Dream Team’s Earnest Perry Earnest Perry 5'10" | 165 lbs | ATH W.E.B. DuBois | 2027 State KY made a strong case as the top defensive back we saw in session one. The 2027 DB is a very fluid athlete who moves with ease and stays sticky in coverage from snap to finish. He opens his hips smoothly, carries vertical routes without strain, and has the quickness and long speed to match just about anyone across from him. Perry was especially impressive in press man, where his timing and physicality disrupted releases and set the tone early in reps.

Earnest Perry Earnest Perry 5'10" | 165 lbs | ATH W.E.B. DuBois | 2027 State KY is a player who caught my attention with impressive sophomore year film. Perry lines up on the outside at corner where he is very reliable in man coverage. He does a great job of opening up and running with receivers to mirror their routes with ease, staying in their hip pocket the whole way. When the ball is thrown his way, Perry has shown the ability to break with perfect timing to make a play. Perry currently holds an offer from Eastern Kentucky and I expect more to come his way as he is a Division I caliber prospect.

My final notable defensive new addition in the class of 2027 in the state of Kentucky is Earnest Perry Earnest Perry 5'10" | 165 lbs | ATH W.E.B. DuBois | 2027 State KY . Perry lines up on the outside at corner where he is very reliable in man coverage. Earnest does a great job of opening up and using his speed to run with opposing receivers to mirror their routes, staying in their hip pocket the whole time. When the ball is thrown his way, Perry reacts with perfect timing to break on the ball and break up the pass. Earnest currently holds an offer from Eastern Kentucky and I expect more to come his way as he is a Division I caliber prospect.

Earnest Perry Earnest Perry 5'10" | 165 lbs | ATH W.E.B. DuBois | 2027 State KY – 2027 DB | WEB Dubois High School (KY)

Earnest Perry Earnest Perry 5'10" | 165 lbs | ATH W.E.B. DuBois | 2027 State KY is a rising 2027 defensive back out of WEB Dubois High School who brings a competitive edge and natural ball skills to the secondary. Perry is a fluid athlete with smooth hips and quick feet, allowing him to stay in phase with receivers and close space in a hurry. Whether he’s playing man coverage on the perimeter or dropping into zone, Perry shows the instincts and awareness of a high-level DB prospect.