Gerald Perry was drafted No. 45 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1988 NFL Draft out of Southern. 97 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 36 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #45
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1988
- NFL games
- 97
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 363rd at Southern
The pick
How Gerald Perry came off the board in 1988.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- College
-
Southern
SWAC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
97 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 36 career approximate value
- Games played
- 97
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 363rd among Southern picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1439% of career value
- Final season
- 19957 years after the draft
Around pick 45
Who came off the board on either side of Gerald Perry.
Mississippi Valley State
Kentucky · Hall of Fame · 6× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl
UCLA
Purdue
Southern in the 1988 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Gerald Perry in the 1988 NFL Draft
Gerald Perry is a Offensive tackle out of Southern selected No. 45 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1988 NFL Draft. 97 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 36 career approximate value Southern has produced 23 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Gerald Perry drafted?
Gerald Perry was selected No. 45 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1988 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/gerald-perry.
What college did Gerald Perry play for?
Gerald Perry played college football at Southern in the SWAC. See every Southern draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/southern-jaguars.
How did Gerald Perry's NFL career turn out?
97 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 36 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/gerald-perry.