Julian Pearl

American football player (born 1999)

American football player

Julian Pearl
No. 60 – Baltimore Ravens
Position:	Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born:	(1999-10-06) October 6, 1999 (age 24)^[1]
Height:	6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight:	315 lb (143 kg)
Career information
High school:	Danville (Danville, Illinois)
College:	Illinois (2018–present)
Undrafted:	2024
Career history
Baltimore Ravens (2024–present)

Roster status:	Active

Julian Pearl (born October 6, 1999)^[1] is an American football offensive tackle for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Illinois.

Early life and high school

Pearl attended high school at Danville. Coming out of high school, Pearl initially committed to play for the Northern Illinois Huskies.^[2] However, Pearl flipped his commitment to play for the Illinois Fighting Illini.^[3]^[4]

College career

In Pearl's first season in 2018, he decided to redshirt and did not appear in any games.^[5] During the 2019 season, Pearl played in just two games.^[6] In the 2020 Covid-shortened season, Pearl played in seven games where he made four starts.^[7] During the 2021 season, Pearl played in 12 games with 11 starts at left guard.^[8] During the 2022 season, Pearl was a part of a Fighting Illini offensive line that where semifinalists for the Joe Moore Award.^[9] During the 2022 season, Pearl started 12 games for the Fighting Illini, where he was named a honorable mention all Big-Ten selection.^[10] Heading into the 2023 season, Peral was named preseason second-team all Big-Ten.^[11] In 2023, Pearl would play in and start all 12 games for the Fighting Illini.^[12]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height	Weight	Arm length	Hand span
6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)	312 lb (142 kg)	35+1⁄8 in (0.89 m)	10+1⁄4 in (0.26 m)
All values from NFL Combine^[13]^[14]

Pearl signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent on May 3, 2024.^[15]

References

^ ^a ^b Asmussen, Bob (10 October 2023). "At every Illini game, Danville grad has his own cheering section". The News-Gazette. Retrieved 19 February 2024.
^ Tim, Egdy (6 February 2017). "Danville offensive tackle Julian Pearl verbally commits to Northern Illinois". NBC Sports. Retrieved 19 February 2024.
^ Vainisi, Jim (21 April 2017). "Three-star OL Julian Pearl flips commitment from Northern Illinois to Illinois Football". The Champaign Room. Retrieved 19 February 2024.
^ Wierda, Marlee (17 November 2020). "Body transformation paying off for Pearl as he prepares for possible first start at Nebraska". WCIA.com. Retrieved 19 February 2024.
^ Choate, Craig; Wierda, Marlee (22 April 2019). "Griffin, Pearl ready to contribute after redshirt seasons". WCIA.com. Retrieved 19 February 2024.
^ "JULIAN PEARL OT/EDGE ILLINOIS". nfldraftbuzz.com. Retrieved 19 February 2024.
^ Harvey, Paul (8 January 2023). "Julian Pearl, Illinois OL, announces plans on 2023 season". Saturday Tradition. Retrieved 19 February 2024.
^ Kimball, Anderson (26 August 2022). "Illini Julian Pearl's position switch vaulted him up NFL Draft boards". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Retrieved 19 February 2024.
^ Kimball, Anderson (26 March 2023). ""My heart was full": Isaiah Adams and Julian Pearl ready for last ride together on Illini line". The Pantagraph. Retrieved 19 February 2024.
^ Olson, Andy (9 January 2023). "Julian Pearl returning for sixth season with Illini". WCIA.com. Retrieved 19 February 2024.
^ Olson, Andy (8 August 2023). "Danville's Julian Pearl making the most out of final year with Illini". WCIA.com. Retrieved 19 February 2024.
^ "Julian Pearl". Illinois University Athletics. Retrieved 19 February 2024.
^ "Julian Pearl Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
^ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Julian Pearl College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
^ Brown, Clifton (May 3, 2024). "Ravens Announce 22-Member Undrafted Rookie Class". BaltimoreRavens.com.