Perez Ashford Class: Sophomore Hometown: Shaker Heights, OH High School: Shaker Heights Height / Weight: 5-10 / 180 Position: WR Experience: HS

2009: Saw action in 11 games, with starts against Wisconsin (9-5) and Miami (10-24). Ranked seventh on the squad with 83 receiving yards on 10 catches while playing in 11 games. Caught three passes for a season and career high 32 yards, including a season-long 21-yard catch, against Toledo (10-17). Scored his first career touchdown on a 44-yard punt return at Miami (Ohio). Recorded a career-high four receptions for 30 yards against Akron (10-31) to lead NIU in receiving yards in the contest. Collected at least one reception in each of the Huskies' first three games.

High School: Earned first team all-state honors in his junior year, compiling 930 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns on 56 catches. Garnered second team all-state recognition as a senior after totaling 760 yards and three touchdowns on 46 catches. Team captain ran the ball seven times for 210 yards and one touchdown, and tallied 38 tackles and seven pass deflections as a defensive back that year. Named first team all-conference in each of his three years as a starter, and earned first team all-area recognition twice. Named to the all-area second team as a sophomore. Racked up 38 catches for 560 yards and six touchdowns his sophomore year. In his career, recorded 2,250 receiving yards on 140 receptions for an average of 15.7 yards per catch, scored 21 touchdowns, and holds the school record in all four categories. Selected to participate in Ohio's Big 33 All-Star Game. Captained the track and field team in addition to his work on the gridiron

Personal: Born March 2, 1991 in Cleveland, Ohio. Sociology major. Son of Lesley and Perez Ashford. Admires Steve Smith and Marvin Harrison.

ASHFORD'S CAREER RECEIVING STATISTICS

RUSHING STATISTICS

PUNT RETURNS

ASHFORD'S CAREER GAME HIGHS
Catches: 4, vs. Akron, 10-31-09
Receiving Yards: 32, at Toledo, 10-17-09