MIAMI (May 1, 2016) – FIU cornerback Denzell Perine joined the professional ranks, as he signed an NFL free-agent contract with the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday.
Perine joins fellow Panthers Richard Leonard (Houston Texans), Lars Koht (Seattle Seahawks) and Jeremiah McKinnon (Dallas Cowboys), who signed with the NFL franchises on Saturday.
Perine finished his Panther career with 119 total tackles (66 solo) with 22 tackles for loss and 12.5 sacks (tied for fourth all-time at FIU). During the 2015 season, Perine appeared and started in all 12 games.