Perry was recognized as a consensus All-American, and also received the Doak Walker Award, given to the nation's top running back, was the Big Ten Conference rushing champion,[2] and was named the Big Ten Conference MVP.
He made his NFL debut at the Pittsburgh Steelers on October 3, but he played only two games in his rookie season with the Bengals due to injuries, starting neither of them.
[4] Perry played in the 2005 season, complementing Pro Bowl running back Rudi Johnson.
His 51 receptions were the most by a Bengals running back in one season since James Brooks caught 54 passes in 1986.
On August 27, 2008, the Bengals cut running back Rudi Johnson from the team, solidifying Perry as the starter for the 2008 season.