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Jalen Perry, Dacula

Jalen Perry is a cornerback for the Dacula High School football team, and he has been chosen for the AJC's 2018 Super 11.
By Chipe Saye
Aug 9, 2018

Jalen Perry, Dacula

Position: Defensive back/wide receiver

Height, weight: 6-1, 185

Class: Senior

College choices: Committed to Georgia.

Jalen Perry, cornerback, Dacula High School.

Credit: Jenna Eason

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Credit: Jenna Eason

2017 season wrapup: Perry, rated as the nation's No. 15 cornerback, had 44 tackles, 16 pass breakups and three interceptions and was named first-team all-state as an athlete. On offense, he rushed for 637 yards (13.8 per carry) with seven touchdowns and caught 27 passes for 534 yards (19.8 per catch) and five touchdowns. Dacula won the Region 8-AAAAAA title and finished the season 7-5.

School's first Super 11 since: Des Williams in 2002.

What's interesting: Perry's first love is bass fishing. He has fished since he was big enough to hold a rod and reel.

» 2018 AJC Super 11: Dominick Blaylock | Andrew Booth | Kyle Hamilton | Jadon Haselwood | Chris Hinton | Ramel Keyton | Trezmen Marshall | Harry Miller | Owen Pappoe | Jalen Perry | Travon Walker

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