La'Mical Perine

La'Mical Perine (born January 30, 1998) is an American football running back for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Florida Gators.

La'Mical Perine
New York Jets
Position:Running back
Personal information
Born: (1998-01-30) January 30, 1998
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:218 lb (99 kg)
Career information
High school:Theodore High School
(Theodore, Alabama)
College:Florida
NFL Draft:2020 / Round: 4 / Pick: 120
Career history
Roster status:Unsigned draft pick
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com

Early life and high school

Perine grew up in Mobile, Alabama and attended Theodore High School, where he played basketball and football. As a junior, Perine ran 1,416 yards, scored 16 touchdowns, and was named honorable mention Class 7A All-State.[1] He rushed for 1,654 yards and 15 touchdowns in his senior year and was named first team Class 7A All-State.[2] Rated a three-star recruit, Perine committed to play college football at the University of Florida, turning down an offer from Alabama.[3][4]

College career

Perine finished his true freshman season as Florida's second leading rusher with 421 yards on 91 carries with a touchdown while also catching nine passes for 161 yards and a touchdown.[5] Although he entered his sophomore year as the Gators second-string running back, Perine was the team's leading rusher with 562 yards and eight touchdowns.[6] As a junior, his first full season as Florida's starting running back, Perine rushed for 826 yards and seven touchdowns on 134 carries with 13 receptions for 170 yards and a touchdown.[7] In his senior season, Perine rushed for 677 yards and six touchdowns and caught 40 passes for 262 yards and five touchdowns. He was named the MVP of the 2019 Orange Bowl after rushing for a career-high 138 yards and two touchdowns on 13 carries and catching five passes for 43 yards and another touchdown in the Gators' 36-28 victory over Virginia.[8] Perine finished his collegiate career with 2,485 yards (8th most in school history) and 22 rushing touchdowns on 493 carries and 72 receptions for 674 yards and eight touchdowns.[9]

Professional career

Perine was selected by the New York Jets in the fourth round with the 120th pick in the 2020 NFL Draft.[10]

Personal life

Perine is a cousin of NFL running back Samaje Perine and NFL linebacker Myles Jack.[11][12]

References
  1. Champlin, Drew (January 13, 2015). "Theodore RB LaMical Perine hearing from big schools, in no rush to make decision". AL.com. Retrieved November 9, 2019.
  2. Hirshfield, Adam (June 25, 2016). "Florida's Lamical Perine validated by senior season after lack of offers, respect". PalmBeachPost.com. Retrieved November 9, 2019.
  3. Thompson, Edgar (February 1, 2016). "Meet Florida Gators running back commit Lamical Perine". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved November 9, 2019.
  4. Dill, Jason (July 15, 2019). "Nick Saban tried to flip this UF football player once. He had a succinct response". Miami Herald. Retrieved November 9, 2019.
  5. Haley, Catherine (March 21, 2017). "Spring Ball has Sprung, so has Lamical Perine". WRUF.com. Retrieved November 9, 2019.
  6. Andreu, Robbie (July 9, 2018). "UF has depth at running back, questions at quarterback". Daily Commercial. Retrieved November 9, 2019.
  7. Sammon, Will (July 22, 2019). "Projecting Lamical Perine: What to expect from Florida's versatile running back". The Athletic. Retrieved November 9, 2019.
  8. Goodall, Zach (January 1, 2020). "Gators RB Lamical Perine Enters 2020 NFL Draft With Momentum". SI.com. Retrieved January 2, 2020.
  9. Harvey, Demetrius (March 30, 2020). "2020 NFL Draft: Three NFL Team Fits for Gators RB Lamical Perine". SI.com. Retrieved April 8, 2020.
  10. "Jets select Lamical Perine with No. 120 pick in NFL Draft 2020". New York Post. April 25, 2020. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
  11. "Samaje Perine's running back cousin wants to play for the Sooners". FoxSports.com. May 26, 2015. Retrieved November 9, 2019.
  12. Thompson, Edgar (September 14, 2016). "UF freshman Lamical Perine making his name as powerful runner". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved November 9, 2019.
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