Another Ohio State teammate is joining Joey Bosa on the Bolts.
With the 102nd overall pick, the San Diego Chargers selected Buckeye inside linebacker Joshua Perry.
We'll have more from the newest Chargers linebacker shortly, but for now, here is his scouting report from NFL.com:
OVERVIEW
Perry gained respect from Big Ten coaches for his play as a senior, garnering first team All-Big Ten notice with 105 tackles, 7.5 for loss and three sacks. He also received honors for his leadership and character, being named an all-state AFCA All-Good Works Team member, as well as a finalist for the Lott IMPACT, Senior CLASS Award, and the Wuerffel Trophy. The Buckeyes' leading tackler in 2014 (124, 8.5 for loss, three sacks) earned honorable mention All-Big Ten honors in his second year as a starter (he had 64 tackles, two for loss the previous year). Though not a highly recruited player like many on head coach Urban Meyer's squad, Perry's list of national honors speaks volumes about his willingness to do what it takes to get the job done.
STRENGTHS
Noted leader on the field and in the locker room. Winner who is willing to do the dirty work. Big and physical and has the strength and grit to handle himself at point of attack. Productive tackler with good finishing rate. Wrap up tackler who throws his chest into it. Allowed just one broken tackle over last two years. Has old-school thumper's mentality in the box. Well-conditioned and continues to bring his lunch pail into the fourth quarter. Plays with good instincts anticipating screen passes and getting jumps on wide rushing plays.
NFL COMPARISON: Taiwan Jones
BOTTOM LINE Physical linebacker who has produced high-end tackle numbers over the last two years at Ohio State. Perry played the role of thumper on a loaded Ohio State team.
