Ed Perry was drafted No. 177 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1997 NFL Draft out of James Madison. 109 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #177
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1997
- NFL games
- 109
- Career AV
- 26th at James Madison
The pick
How Ed Perry came off the board in 1997.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
109 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Games played
- 109
- Career approximate value
- 26th among James Madison picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2100% of career value
- Final season
- 20058 years after the draft
Around pick 177
Who came off the board on either side of Ed Perry.
NC State
West Virginia
Air Force
Tulsa
James Madison in the 1997 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other TE picks from James Madison
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ed Perry in the 1997 NFL Draft
Ed Perry is a Tight end out of James Madison selected No. 177 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1997 NFL Draft. 109 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value James Madison has produced 15 NFL draft picks since 1986.
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 Ed Perry drafted?
Ed Perry was selected No. 177 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1997 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/ed-perry.
What college did Ed Perry play for?
Ed Perry played college football at James Madison in the Sun Belt. See every James Madison draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/james-madison-dukes.
How did Ed Perry's NFL career turn out?
109 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/ed-perry.