It runs in the family

Perriman might have grown up as a track and field star, but football has been in his blood since the day he was born.

Perriman’s father, Brett, was a former star at the University of Miami and played 10 seasons in the NFL for four different teams. At Miami, Brett lined up opposite of NFL Hall of Famer Michael Irvin. His best season came in 1986 with 34 receptions for 647 yards and four touchdowns — all second to Irvin.

Brett’s success in college made him a second-round pick of the New Orleans Saints’ in 1988. He retired with the Miami Dolphins in 1997, finishing his career with 525 catches, 6,589 receiving yards and 30 touchdowns.