Suntarine Perkins showcased as NFL draft prospect from Ole Miss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 12:55 AM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Suntarine Perkins, an edge rusher and linebacker from Ole Miss, is highlighted as a top prospect for the 2027 NFL Draft. At 6'1" and 210 lbs, Perkins has displayed versatility, recording 10.5 sacks and 60 tackles in 2024, although he shifted to off-ball linebacker with 81 tackles and 4.5 sacks in 2025. His performance caught attention, especially for his skills in coverage and run defense, but concerns about his size and missed tackles may affect his draft stock. Perkins' decision to declare for the draft will be pivotal in determining his positioning among NFL teams this summer.
- •Perkins recorded 10.5 sacks and 60 tackles in 2024.
- •He shifted to off-ball linebacker with 81 tackles in 2025.
- •Concerns exist about his size for an EDGE rusher role.
- •Perkins' missed tackle rate was around 14% last season.
- •He is considered one of the top linebacker prospects for 2027.
- 12:55 AMYahoo Sports — 2027 NFL Draft Summer Scouting: Suntarine Perkins, ED/LB, Ole Miss
"Here is the 2027 summer scouting report on Ole Miss prospect Suntarine Perkins.
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