Esko Native Koi Perich Named to Big Ten Football Preseason Honors List

The Minnesota safety is one of 15 players selected for the Big Ten Football preseason honors. 

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- In college football, Esko native Koi Perich has been named to another preseason honor list.

Perich was named to the 2025 Big Ten Football preseason honors list on Tuesday.

The Gopher safety played in 13 games last season, where he recorded 46 tackles and 5 interceptions on the defensive side of the ball.

Perich also returned 20 punts for 188 yards and 16 kickoffs for 314 yards.

The Minnesota safety is one of 15 players selected for the Big Ten Football preseason honors.