Mater Dei’s Perry Commits to USC

Rod Perry, a standout wide receiver and defensive back at Mater Dei High, has made an oral commitment to attend USC, Mater Dei Coach Bruce Rollinson said Sunday.

Perry, son of Rod Perry Sr., the former Ram defensive back who is now an assistant coach with the Houston Oilers, has caught 47 passes for 858 yards this season.

He also has scored nine touchdowns and intercepted four passes.

Perry, 5 feet 11 and 185 pounds, had 59 catches for 1,191 yards as a sophomore but missed most of his junior season because of a knee injury.

Mater Dei (9-0) is the top-ranked team in Orange County this season.