BIRMINGHAM, Ala. –Samford defensive back Nahil Perkins was named to the preseason watch list for the Buck Buchanan Award, which goes to the top defensive player in all of FCS football, by Sports Perform Wednesday morning.
 
Earlier this month Perkins was also named preseason All-American by Stats Perform.
 
Perkins is entering his first season at Samford after transferring from Fordham where he was a three-year starter. Last season, he was named second team All-American by Blue Blood FCS Central. He also earned first team All-ECAC and All-Patriot League honors.
 
During the 2024 season, Perkins intercepted five passes, including a pair of games with two interceptions each. His five interceptions were tied for the most in the Patriot League. He tallied 56 total tackles, including 5.0 tackles for loss.
 
Samford opens the 2025 season by playing host to West Georgia on Thursday, Aug. 28, at 6:30 p.m. at Pete Hanna Stadium.

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