Julian Pearl
| No. 72 – Minnesota Vikings | |
|---|---|
| Position: | Offensive tackle |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | October 6, 1999[1] |
| Height: | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Weight: | 325 lb (147 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Danville (Danville, Illinois) |
| College: | Illinois (2018–2023) |
| Undrafted: | 2024 |
| Career history | |
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Roster status: | Practice squad |
Julian Pearl (born October 6, 1999)[1] is an American professional football offensive tackle for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Illinois.
Early life
[edit]Pearl attended high school at Danville. Coming out of high school, Pearl initially committed to play for the Northern Illinois Huskies.[2] However, Pearl flipped his commitment to play for the Illinois Fighting Illini.[3][4]
College career
[edit]In Pearl's first season in 2018, he decided to redshirt and did not appear in any games.[5] During the 2019 season, Pearl played in just two games.[6] In the 2020 Covid-shortened season, Pearl played in seven games where he made four starts.[7] During the 2021 season, Pearl played in 12 games with 11 starts at left guard.[8] During the 2022 season, Pearl was a part of a Fighting Illini offensive line that were semifinalists for the Joe Moore Award.[9] During the 2022 season, Pearl started 12 games for the Fighting Illini, where he was named a honorable mention all Big-Ten selection.[10] Heading into the 2023 season, Pearl was named preseason second-team all Big-Ten.[11] In 2023, Pearl would play in and start all 12 games for the Fighting Illini.[12]
Professional career
[edit]| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
312 lb (142 kg) |
35+1⁄8 in (0.89 m) |
10+1⁄4 in (0.26 m) |
5.60 s | 1.95 s | 3.11 s | 4.77 s | 8.20 s | 31.0 in (0.79 m) |
8 ft 9 in (2.67 m) |
18 reps | |
| All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[13][14] | ||||||||||||
Baltimore Ravens
[edit]Pearl signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent on May 3, 2024.[15] He was also selected by the Michigan Panthers as the sixth overall selection in the 2024 UFL draft on July 17.[16] He was waived on August 27.[17]
Minnesota Vikings
[edit]On October 29, 2024, the Minnesota Vikings signed Pearl to their practice squad.[18]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Asmussen, Bob (October 10, 2023). "At every Illini game, Danville grad has his own cheering section". The News-Gazette. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
- ^ Tim, Egdy (February 6, 2017). "Danville offensive tackle Julian Pearl verbally commits to Northern Illinois". NBC Sports. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
- ^ Vainisi, Jim (April 21, 2017). "Three-star OL Julian Pearl flips commitment from Northern Illinois to Illinois Football". The Champaign Room. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
- ^ Wierda, Marlee (November 17, 2020). "Body transformation paying off for Pearl as he prepares for possible first start at Nebraska". WCIA.com. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
- ^ Choate, Craig; Wierda, Marlee (April 22, 2019). "Griffin, Pearl ready to contribute after redshirt seasons". WCIA.com. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
- ^ "JULIAN PEARL OT/EDGE ILLINOIS". nfldraftbuzz.com. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
- ^ Harvey, Paul (January 8, 2023). "Julian Pearl, Illinois OL, announces plans on 2023 season". Saturday Tradition. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
- ^ Kimball, Anderson (August 26, 2022). "Illini Julian Pearl's position switch vaulted him up NFL Draft boards". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
- ^ Kimball, Anderson (March 26, 2023). ""My heart was full": Isaiah Adams and Julian Pearl ready for last ride together on Illini line". The Pantagraph. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
- ^ Olson, Andy (January 9, 2023). "Julian Pearl returning for sixth season with Illini". WCIA.com. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
- ^ Olson, Andy (August 8, 2023). "Danville's Julian Pearl making the most out of final year with Illini". WCIA.com. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
- ^ "Julian Pearl". Illinois University Athletics. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
- ^ "Julian Pearl Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
- ^ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Julian Pearl College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
- ^ Brown, Clifton (May 3, 2024). "Ravens Announce 22-Member Undrafted Rookie Class". BaltimoreRavens.com.
- ^ "2024 UFL College Draft: Showboats select Kansas QB Jason Bean with No. 1 pick". FoxSports.com. July 17, 2024. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
- ^ Brown, Clifton (August 27, 2024). "Ravens Make Cuts, Set 53-Man Roster". BaltimoreRavens.com.
- ^ Kleifield, Rob (October 29, 2024). "Vikings Sign Offensive Lineman Julian Pearl to Practice Squad Among Roster Moves". Vikings.com. Retrieved October 29, 2024.