| # | 12 |
|---|---|
| Name | David Perkins |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Position | Quarterback |
| Height | 188cm |
| Weight | 95kg |
| Current Team | Allgäu Comets |
| Past Teams | Prague Lions, Straubing Spiders |
| Leagues | European League of Football, German Football League, European Football Alliance |
| Seasons | 2024, 2026 |
| Age | 29 |
David Perkins is a seasoned American quarterback known for his athleticism, strong leadership, and extensive experience across multiple international and professional football leagues. A native of New York, Perkins played collegiately at Merrimack College before embarking on a professional journey that has seen him play in the German Football League (GFL), the European League of Football (ELF), American Indoor Football (IFL), and Mexico’s LFA. Perkins is a dual-threat quarterback, capable of extending plays with his legs while possessing the arm talent to lead an offense. He most recently played for the Prague Lions in the ELF and previously led the Jefes de Ciudad Juárez to a historic playoff appearance in Mexico. His signing with the Straubing Spiders for the GFL represents a significant commitment by the club to an experienced, culture-setting American import, tasked with spearheading the team’s strategic rebuild and bringing stability and veteran guidance to the offense.
Previous stations
- Pre-2016: Glen Cove High School & Milford Academy (Prep School) – Quarterback
- 2016: Merrimack College Warriors (NCAA Div. II) – Quarterback
- 2018: Berlin Adler (GFL2) – Quarterback (Played 6 games)
- 2021: Amarillo Venom (AIFL) – Quarterback (Indoor Football)
- 2022–2024: Liga de Fútbol Americano Profesional (LFA, Mexico) – Quarterback (including Jefes de Ciudad Juárez)
- 2024: Prague Lions (European League of Football – ELF) – Quarterback
- 2026–Present: Straubing Spiders (Erima GFL) – Quarterback (Signed for 2026 season)
Achievements
Team Achievements
- 2024: Helped the Jefes de Ciudad Juárez qualify for their first-ever postseason appearance in LFA history.
Personal Achievements
- Broke the Milford Academy record for touchdown passes in a season (Prep).
- Earned All-County Honors in high school.
- Named LFA MVP of the Week once in the 2023 season.
- Recognized as a veteran leader and experienced international import.
Selected Statistics
- In 2024 (LFA Season), he threw for 1,347 yards and 7 touchdowns, adding 270 rushing yards and another score on the ground for the Jefes de Ciudad Juárez.
- His debut in the GFL2 with the Berlin Adler in 2018 saw him average 113.5 passing yards per game with 2 total passing touchdowns over six games.
- His athleticism is quantified by a 4.81-second 40-yard dash and a 30.5-inch vertical jump (from college/pro-day metrics).
Other
- **Full Name:** David Perkins.
- **Focus in Straubing:** The Spiders signed Perkins specifically for his routine, leadership qualities, and athleticism, aiming for a cultural and sporting turnaround following a difficult 2025 GFL season.
- **Global Experience:** His career spans the US, Germany, Czech Republic, and Mexico, making him a true international football journeyman.
- **Position Versatility:** While primarily a quarterback, his official listed measurables (6’2″, 209 lbs, high athletic metrics) underline his utility as a running threat.
- **College Teammates/Peers:** His college prep school, Milford Academy, is known for preparing athletes for high-level NCAA football.
- **Parental Names:** Son of Raquel Rodriquez and Anthony Perkins.
Credits
- ELF Quarterback wechselt in die ErimaGFL – football-aktuell (Straubing Signing)
- Prague Lions sign veteran QB David Perkins – European League Football (Prague Signing/LFA Stats)
- Dave Perkins – Merrimack College Athletics (College Bio/DOB)
- GFL2, IFL, LFA und nun ELF – Lions holen QB Perkins – Foot Bowl (Detailed Career Path)
- David Perkins – Hudl (Measurables/Stats)
