Perry set the single-game state record for passing yards with 636 during his junior season and was featured in Sports Illustrated's Faces in the Crowd.

[5] Perry began his collegiate career at Boston College and joined the team as an early enrollee.

[14][15] He completed 13-of-18 passing attempts for 241 yards and three touchdowns and also rushed for two two-point conversions and was named the game's offensive MVP.

[16] Perry participated in the 2022 NFL Combine and received the highest overall athleticism score of any quarterback invited.

[18][19] Leading up to the draft he worked out with New England Patriots quarterbacks Mac Jones and Jarrett Stidham at Edge Performance Systems in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

[20] Perry initially agreed to terms for a contract with the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent shortly after the conclusion of the 2022 NFL draft.

[27] Perry was waived a second time on August 30, 2022, during final roster cuts and re-signed to the practice squad.

[36] On December 18, 2023, Perry re-signed with the Panthers,[37] but was released the next day to sign with an NFL team.

[38] On December 19, 2023, Perry signed to the Jaguars' practice squad following starting quarterback Trevor Lawrence entering concussion protocol.

[50] On February 5, 2025, Perry signed with the Memphis Showboats of the United Football League (UFL).