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Dynamic two-way playmaker at the high school level with difference-making potential as a linebacker long-term. Checks in at over 6-foot-1, 205 pounds as a senior. Has a high-cut build with elite length. One of the longer linebackers in the 2023 cycle with 33.75-inch arm length. Works as a running back and linebacker for his high school, which plays in a smaller classification in Mississippi. Turned in a historic senior season in leading his team to a state title. Rushed for 2,078 yards (12.2 yards per carry) and 32 touchdowns, while tallying 92 tackles, five sacks and four interceptions on defense. Was utterly dominant in the state title, rushing for 334 yards and four touchdowns, four 2-point conversions, along with an interception on defense. An athletic mover on defense with sideline to sideline range. Erases outside plays with his play speed and length. Shows considerable pop as a striker. Drives through ball carriers. Looks to be a natural operating in space, which is aided by his prior experience at safety. Flashes playmaking ability on offense, where he serves as a dominant running back. Out-athletes the competition with the ball in his hands. Uses his easy, natural stride to pull away from defenders in the open field. Turned in a truly dominant performance at the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game along with a good showing at the Under Armour All-America Game. Older for the class, turning 18 years-old during his junior season. Has the look of a high-responder once in a college strength and conditioning program, given his frame and growth potential.
Suntarine Perkins reminds us of Darius Leonard due to his extreme length, lean build, physicality and tackling ability and do-it-all role as a high school player. Perkins is a more touted prospect than Leonard out of high school and reminds us a bit of C.J. Mosley as well.
Junior Year
1/17/23
Suntarine Perkins earns 5th star from On3
Ole Miss signee Suntarine Perkins (No. 21) makes the biggest jump into five-star range. A dominant two-way star in high school, Perkins backed up a huge senior season with a dominant showing at the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game. The 6-foot-1.5, 205-pounder is one of the longer linebackers nationally and has outstanding range, play speed and striking power.
12/10/22
Suntarine Perkins turns in phenomenal showing at Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game
Suntarine Perkins entered the week at Alabama-Mississippi All-Star practices as On3’s top-ranked 2023 prospect in the state of Mississippi and more than lived up to the lofty billing. The 6-foot-3, 210-pounder immediately sticks out on a team full of Power Five and FBS prospects. Perkins has a long, lean and muscular build with an ideal linebacker frame. The Raleigh (Miss.) star turned in a dominating performance in Mississippi’s Tuesday night practice and followed that up with another strong showing on Wednesday. He showed a wide repertoire of skills in 11-on-11 work, recording a sack and tackle for loss off the edge before kicking out to cover slot receivers. On Wednesday we saw Perkins chase down Alabama safety commit Bray Hubbard (playing quarterback this week) from behind for a would-be sack. The ability to diagnose plays and finish with physicality was also apparent. A prolific multi-positional high school player, Perkins primarily working at linebacker at Alabama-Mississippi practices, but may see some carries throughout the week. Alabama-Mississippi marks a whirlwind run for the top 100 prospect, as he turned in a historic showing in leading his team to a state title last week.Based on the end of his senior season and the showing in Mobile, Perkins looks like one of the top linebacker prospects in the 2023 cycle.
