Perry Named Allstate Good Works Team Nominee
7/21/2026 8:33:00 AM | Football
Cornell Perry is up for the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, for his work in the community.
Community service is a key program value under head coach Fran Brown, with Perry one of the leaders on the team in the category, having logged over 100 community service hours through the past two seasons.
He has worked with the Salvation Army, YMCA, Boys & Girls Club, Bishop Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Syracuse Parks & Recreation, the MOST Museum, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Syracuse City School District and Clear Path for Veterans, among others.
In addition to Perry's community service efforts, he serves as a member of the team's Leadership Council, where he helps establish standards, promote accountability and positively influence his teammates.
Perry earned his undergraduate degree in communication and rhetorical studies, completing his degree with over a 3.5 cumulative grade point average. He is pursuing a master's degree in advanced media management in the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications.
On the field, Perry enters his redshirt senior campaign having appeared in 33 games for the Orange with seven starts. Early in his career, many of his contributions came on special teams units, however he developed into a key piece of the 'Cuse secondary, appearing in every game with seven starts at safety last season. He finished the year with 45 tackles, 1.0 TFL and a pass breakup on the year.
Perry and the Orange open the 2026 campaign on Sept. 5, the first of six games in the Loud House. Don't miss your chance to see an exciting slate of home matchups and secure your tickets today at Cuse.com/FootballTickets.
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Community service is a key program value under head coach Fran Brown, with Perry one of the leaders on the team in the category, having logged over 100 community service hours through the past two seasons.
He has worked with the Salvation Army, YMCA, Boys & Girls Club, Bishop Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Syracuse Parks & Recreation, the MOST Museum, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Syracuse City School District and Clear Path for Veterans, among others.
In addition to Perry's community service efforts, he serves as a member of the team's Leadership Council, where he helps establish standards, promote accountability and positively influence his teammates.
Perry earned his undergraduate degree in communication and rhetorical studies, completing his degree with over a 3.5 cumulative grade point average. He is pursuing a master's degree in advanced media management in the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications.
On the field, Perry enters his redshirt senior campaign having appeared in 33 games for the Orange with seven starts. Early in his career, many of his contributions came on special teams units, however he developed into a key piece of the 'Cuse secondary, appearing in every game with seven starts at safety last season. He finished the year with 45 tackles, 1.0 TFL and a pass breakup on the year.
Perry and the Orange open the 2026 campaign on Sept. 5, the first of six games in the Loud House. Don't miss your chance to see an exciting slate of home matchups and secure your tickets today at Cuse.com/FootballTickets.
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