JACKSONVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Jacksonville State quarterback Ryan Perrilloux, who began his career at LSU, is getting a tryout with the Minnesota Vikings.The Birmingham News reports that Perrilloux will get the tryout next weekend at the Vikings’ three-day rookie camp.The JSU Web site says Perrilloux signed with the club. The news said he was not among the 10 players the Vikings listed as undrafted free agents who agreed to terms Saturday.Perrilloux, who starred at JSU after leaving LSU, was an All-American in 2009.”I’m very excited about the opportunity to continue my football career,” Perrilloux said in a news release. “It has always been a dream of mine to get an opportunity to play professional football, and now I’ve got a chance to do that.”Perrilloux was also named the Ohio Valley Conference Player of the Year. He led the conference in passing efficiency with a rating of 172.58, and he set single-season records for total touchdowns with 31, total offense per game with 279.3 and total offense per play with 8.36.A LaPlace native, Perrilloux finished his senior season with 2,350 passing yards — third-best in school history. His 42 career passing touchdowns and career completion percentage of 61 percent are also good enough for third in school history.Perrilloux’s teammate, defensive lineman Torrey Davis, also signed a free-agent contract on Sunday. Davis will try out with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.Davis played in all 11 of Jacksonville State’s games in 2009 after transferring from Florida. He tallied 16 tackles, including nine solo. He also had 2.5 sacks with one pass breakup and one recovered fumble. He was named to the All-OVC newcomer squad for his efforts.Jacksonville State posted an 8-3 overall record last season with Perrilloux at the helm. The Gamecocks’ 6-1 conference record was good enough for first place in the Ohio Valley Conference.”I’m proud that Ryan and Torrey will both have a chance to continue their football careers,” JSU coach Jack Crowe said. “They were both contributors on the field and were a major reason we finished with an 8-3 record and posted the best record in the OVC last year.”—–Contact The Daily Reveille’s sports staff at [email protected]
Football: Perrilloux to try out for Vikings
April 25, 2010