Former Detroit Lions and Miami Hurricanes wide receiver Brett Perriman is said to be in a fight for his life as he was hospitalized on Tuesday night.
Brett’s son Breshad, a receiver with the Baltimore Ravens, sent this tweet about his father on Tuesday night:
Prayers up for my pops! He's the real definition of hard body so I know he will be walking out the hospital like nothing happen very soon ?
— Breshad Perriman (@B_Perriman11) May 4, 2016
Longtime Hurricanes supporter Luke Campbell said Perriman was fighting for his life.
BRETT PERRIMAN IS IN THE HOSPITAL FIGHTING FOR HIS LIFE. SAY a Prayer for him
— LUTHER R CAMPBELL (@unclelukereal1) May 4, 2016
Former ‘Cane Leon Searcy said Perriman was on life support.
Just heard my former Cane Brett Perriman is in hospital on life support. My prayers to him and his family.
— Leon Searcy (@leonsearcy72) May 4, 2016
CBS Miami reports that Perriman collapsed after having an issue with extremely high blood pressure.
Brett Perriman played 10 seasons in the NFL, including six with the Lions, for whom he posted two 1,000-yard seasons. His best season came in 1995 when he caught 108 passes for 1,488 yards and nine touchdowns.
His son remains optimistic about the situation:
Just a matter of time, me and my Ol boy will be leaving the hospital together. #faithandprayer
— Breshad Perriman (@B_Perriman11) May 4, 2016
Photo: Perriman pictured with former teammate Bennie Blades in October
