Played in 33 career games (32 starts) at Freson State (2020-22)
Recorded 119 tackles (71 solo), 38.0 tackles for loss, 23.0 sacks, six passes defensed, nine forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and one interception in three-year career
Registered 47 tackles (31 solo), 16.0 tackles for loss, 11.5 sacks, six quarterback hits, five pass breakups, two forced fumbles and one interception in 2022
Became the first Bulldog defensive lineman to grab an interception since 2018
His 16.0 TFLs are the most in a season by a Bulldog since 2015
His 11.5 sacks are the most in a season by a Bulldog since 2001
Ranked No. 7 in the FBS in sacks
Had a career-high 5.0 TFLs and 4.0 sacks against San Jose State (Oct. 15)
Had the most sacks in a game (4.0) by any Mountain West player and the second-most in a game among all FBS players in 2022
It was the most sacks in a game by a Bulldog since at least 2000, and the most by any MW player since the 2019 season
Had the most TFLs in a game (5.0) by any MW player this season and the second-most in a game by any FBS player
His 16.0 tackles for loss are the fifth-most by a player in program history
His 11.5 sacks are the fifth-most by a player in program history
Led the Mountain West in sacks
Had the second-most tackles for loss among all MW players
Selected as a defensive team captain in 13 games
Named the MW Defensive Player of the Week on Oct. 17
Started all 10 games at defensive line at Sacramento State in 2018
Registered 23 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks
Spent the 2017 season at Merced Junior College (led the team with 14.0 sacks in 11 games played)
PERSONAL
Attended Merced High School
Recorded 156 tackles in his two-year varsity career, averaging 6.5 tackles/game
Registered 6.0 sacks as a senior
Helped Merced High School to two conference titles
Part of a community service group, Bears Give Back
Born in San Jose, Calif.
Son of Arturo and Leticia Perales
Three brothers; Carlos, Victor and Arturo, and one sister, Marisol
Earned his bachelor's of science in forensic behavioral sciences from Fresno State
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