Jesse Perry is a three-star recruit from Murfreesboro, TN, out of Middle Tennessee Christian School (No. 801 in the 2024 class) who has not played in Tennessee's 8 games this season.
Where Perry comes from
- Murfreesboro, TN
- Middle Tennessee Christian School
- About 150 miles from Neyland Stadium
- Three-star, No. 801 in the 2024 class.
- On the Tennessee roster since 2024
Where Perry fits
Tennessee lists 18 offensive linemen this season.
The team’s line is 21st in the country in stuff rate allowed this season (a team number).
Tennessee is 6-2, No. 16 in the AP poll (week 10). Next: vs Kentucky, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from Murfreesboro, TN
First career honor, 2025: SEC Offensive Line Player of the Week.
Named in
- Everything Jesse Perry, Arion Carter, and DeSean Bishop Said After Tennessee's Win Over Auburn
- What Josh Heupel Had to Say About Tennessee Football Offensive Lineman Jesse Perry
- Tennessee football OL Jesse Perry suffers injury vs Georgia Tech
- Jesse Perry proving to be a linchpin for the Tennessee offensive line
- 30 Days 30 Vols: Jesse Perry says ‘We’re going to have one of the top offenses’
Where to follow
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Tennessee -- now projected as a quality starter at the position.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 21st nationally in stuff rate allowed this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Tennessee has produced 8 All-Conference offensive linemen and 1 All-American. 5 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2014. Cooper Mays was one of them, an All-American.
Three seasons at Tennessee
- 2026 Tennessee HeupelYear 3 · Games –
- 2025 Tennessee HeupelYear 2 · Games –
- 2024 Tennessee HeupelYear 1 · Games –
- High school Middle Tennessee Christian SchoolMurfreesboro, TN · Class of 2024Three-star, No. 801 in the 2024 class. Signed with Tennessee.
2024
- Signed with TennesseeThree-star, out of Middle Tennessee Christian School
Coaching lineage · 2024–2026
1 coachPlayed every college season under Josh Heupel.
