Denzel Perryman

Los Angeles Chargers 48th pick

MLB ·

Miami · 2015–2025

129

Games

520

Solo Tackles

7.5

Sacks

Interceptions

Denzel Perryman is a former middle linebacker out of Miami, selected by the Los Angeles Chargers with the 48th overall pick (round 2) in the 2015 NFL Draft. He played 129 regular-season games from 2015 to 2025, with the San Diego Chargers, Los Angeles Chargers, Las Vegas Raiders and Houston Texans. He was named to 1 Pro Bowl.

Draft Details

Year

2015

Round

Round 2

Pick

48th overall

Team

Los Angeles Chargers

Position

MLB

College

Miami

Denzel Perryman Career Stats

1× Pro Bowl selection.
Primary starter for 8 seasons.
Ranks 4th in the 2015 draft class in solo tackles (520).

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	TFL	Sacks	QB Hits	INT	PD	FF
2015	SD	13	57	9	7	2	3	0	0	1
2016	SD	12	53	16	8	2	2	1	2	0
2017	LAC	6	22	12	1	0	0	0	0	0
2018	LAC	8	25	21	0	0	1	1	2	0
2019	LAC	12	45	18	4	0	0	1	1	1
2020	LAC	12	24	23	3	1	2	0	1	1
2021	LV	15	94	52	4	0	3	0	3	1
2022	LV	12	48	29	11	1	5	2	2	0
2023	HOU	12	37	31	5	0.5	2	0	3	0
2024	LAC	11	30	16	2	1	3	0	0	0
2025	LAC	9	27	17	4	0	0	0	3	0
Career		122	462	244	49	7.5	21	5	17	4

G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.

Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026

NFL Combine Results

Height

5-11

Weight

236 lbs

40-Yard Dash

4.78s

Bench Press

27 reps

Vertical Jump

32"

Broad Jump

113"

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