They eventually climbed through two houses to seek refuge in the hallway of their neighbor’s home until Perkins' uncle evacuated the family in a 2004 Chevrolet Blazer.

[2] Perkins played linebacker and running back, earning first team All-Greater Houston as a utility player on offense.

'"[7] In week 10 against Arkansas, in a performance described as “dominating”, Perkins tied the LSU single-game record for quarterback sacks with four and forced two fumbles, including the game winner.

[10] At the end of the season, he was named to Pro Football Focus's PFF True Freshman All-America team.

On September 22, 2024, it was announced that Perkins had suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament and would miss the remainder of the season.