Georgia State University Athletics

AT GEORGIA STATE: Backup on the defensive line who joined the program in 2013 and took a redshirt year ... Named to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll for the spring 2014 semester.

HIGH SCHOOL: All-area and all-region honoree at Southeast Whitfield High School ... First-team All-Region 7-AAAA as senior ... Two-time all-area selection by the Dalton Daily Citizen ... Team’s leading tackler as a senior, when he finished with 76 tackles, seven tackles for loss, three sacks, three caused fumbles and a fumble recovery ... Made 83 tackles as a junior with 10 tackles for loss, two forced fumbles and a sack .... Also earned all-area recognition in track and field.

PERSONAL: First name pronounced HI-ro ... Son of Maria and Mario Perez ... Brother Cristian also plays for the Panthers ... Majoring in computer information systems.