Peria Jerry was drafted No. 24 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2009 NFL Draft out of Ole Miss. 64 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value
2009 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 24 · #24 overall
Peria Jerry Ole Miss Draft
Peria Jerry was drafted No. 24 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2009 NFL Draft out of Ole Miss. 64 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #24
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2009
- NFL games
- 64
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 1343rd at Ole Miss
The pick
How Peria Jerry came off the board in 2009.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
-
Ole Miss
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'2" · 299 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 23 prospect91.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
64 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value
- Games played
- 64
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 1343rd among Ole Miss picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 13100% of career value
- Final season
- 20134 years after the draft
Around pick 24
Who came off the board on either side of Peria Jerry.
Florida · 1× Pro Bowl
Illinois College · 2× Pro Bowl
USC · 1× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl
Ole Miss in the 2009 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from Ole Miss
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Peria Jerry in the 2009 NFL Draft
Peria Jerry is a Defensive tackle out of Ole Miss selected No. 24 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2009 NFL Draft. 64 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value Ole Miss has produced 116 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 Peria Jerry drafted?
Peria Jerry was selected No. 24 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2009 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 24). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/peria-jerry.
What college did Peria Jerry play for?
Peria Jerry played college football at Ole Miss in the SEC. See every Ole Miss draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ole-miss-rebels.
How did Peria Jerry's NFL career turn out?
64 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/peria-jerry.