Alex Perry

#9 · WR · 5th-year · Illinois6′5″ · 220 lb · Port Charlotte, FL

Receiving yards8404th of 56 receivers
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Alex Perry is a wide receiver at Illinois who has not played in Illinois's 8 games this season; the last season with a stat line was 2025, at Florida International.

Where Perry comes from

  • Port Charlotte, FLHometown
  • Port CharlotteHigh school
  • Port Charlotte is about 950 miles from Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL)Distance
  • Three-star, No. 1,525 in the 2022 class; signed with Hawai'i.Recruiting profile

Where Perry fits

Illinois lists 16 receivers this season.

Illinois receivers with a game this season

Illinois is 5-3. Next: vs Nebraska, Fri Nov 6.

Similar players

Same class and position

  • Donovan GilesFlorida International · WR · No. 1525 in the 2022 class
  • Nico BrownStanford · WR · No. 1525 in the 2022 class
  • Zavier ShortMarshall · WR · No. 1520 in the 2022 class

Also from Port Charlotte, FL

Perry wins the 50-50 ball at the goal line. Played for two head coaches across four seasons and two programs. The first career honor came in 2025: All-Conference USA. One game to point at: 140 receiving yards and 7 receptions against Sam Houston — Week 14, 2025.

Style of play

Style of play

Play style

Wins contested catches at the goal line. Size and catch radius are the weapons.

Similar players

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