He attended Aiken High School and played as a 295 - pound nose guard on the school 's football team and ran on its track team .
Frequently ridiculed for his weight while growing up , Perry took advantage of his athleticism to silence his critics .
Perry attended Aiken High School and played as a 295 - pound nose guard on the school 's football team and ran on its track team .
Frequently ridiculed for his weight while growing up , Perry took advantage of his athleticism to silence his critics .