Drafted 132nd overall in the 5th round of the 1998 draft, Wilmont Perry arrived from Livingstone College. He last played in 1999 with NO, a career spanning 2 NFL seasons. Few match his ball security, which grades in the 85th percentile.
Size
6'1", 235#
College
Livingstone College
Draft
Rd 5, 132nd overall (1998)
Seasons
1998–1999
1999 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology28th percentile among RBs
6 games · 52 touches
1999 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speedno data▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burstno data▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.
Agilityno data▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).
Size71▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency45▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry43▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion16▶
(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.
Receiving
Receiving14▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.
Impact
Ball Security85▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume58▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency18▶
Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.
Career (regular season)
| Season | Tm | SI | G | Pass yds | Pass TD | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | NO | 45.5 | 6 | 180 | 4 | 26 |
Career profile
Across 1 NFL season on file, Wilmont Perry has played in 6 regular-season games, all with NO.
He has rushed for 180 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 4 passes for 26 yards and 0 touchdowns.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most rushing yards in a game93 vs ATL, 1999 Week 13
- Most receiving yards in a game11 on 1 catches vs LAR, 1999 Week 12
1999 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rush yds | Rush TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 54 27/g | 0 |
| Away | 4 | 126 32/g | 0 |
| In division | 4 | 169 42/g | 0 |
| Out of division | 2 | 11 6/g | 0 |
| In losses | 6 | 180 30/g | 0 |
| On grass | 2 | 14 7/g | 0 |
| On turf | 4 | 166 42/g | 0 |
| Indoors | 4 | 166 42/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 2 | 14 7/g | 0 |
1999 game log
Wilmont Perry — common questions
- What position does Wilmont Perry play?
- Wilmont Perry is listed as an RB.
- Which teams has Wilmont Perry played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Wilmont Perry has played for NO (1999).
- Where did Wilmont Perry go to college?
- Wilmont Perry played college football at Livingstone College.
- When was Wilmont Perry drafted?
- Wilmont Perry was selected in round 5, 132nd overall, of the 1998 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Wilmont Perry scored?
- Wilmont Perry has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
- What is Wilmont Perry's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Wilmont Perry rated 45.5 for 1999, the 28th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
Related players
Top teammates, last season on file
- Billy Joe TolliverQB · 1999
- Ricky WilliamsRB · 1999
- Billy Joe HobertQB · 1999
- Eddie KennisonWR · 1999
- Keith PooleWR · 1999
- Jake DelhommeQB · 1999
- Andre HastingsWR · 1999
- Lamar SmithRB · 1999
Drafted in round 5, 1998
- Martin ChaseDT · pick 124
- Terry HardyTE · pick 125
- Cedric HardenDE · pick 126
- Jeremy BrighamTE · pick 127
- Robert WilliamsDB · pick 128
- Darren HambrickOLB · pick 130
- Jonathan LintonFB · pick 131
- Ryan SutterDB · pick 133
Also from Livingstone College
- Ben CoatesTE · 1991–2000
- Johnny MillerG · 1977–1977