La'Mical Perine explained

La'Mical Perine
Current Team:Pittsburgh Steelers
Number:38
Position:Running back
Birth Date:30 January 1998
Birth Place:Mobile, Alabama, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:11
Weight Lb:216
High School:Theodore (Theodore, Alabama)
College:Florida (2016–2019)
Draftyear:2020
Draftround:4
Draftpick:120
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
Statleague:NFL
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Rushing yards
Statvalue1:340
Statlabel2:Rushing average
Statvalue2:3.6
Statlabel3:Rushing touchdowns
Statvalue3:2
Statlabel4:Receptions
Statvalue4:14
Statlabel5:Receiving yards
Statvalue5:96
Statlabel6:Receiving touchdowns
Pfr:PeriLa00

La'Mical Perine (born January 30, 1998) is an American professional football running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Florida Gators and was selected by the New York Jets in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL draft.

Early life

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

New York Jets

Perine was selected by the New York Jets in the fourth round with the 120th overall pick in the 2020 NFL draft.[10] [11] He made his NFL debut in Week 2 of the 2020 season against the San Francisco 49ers. He had three carries for 17 rushing yards in the 31–13 loss.[12] Perine scored his first career touchdown on October 25, 2020, in an 18–10 loss to the Buffalo Bills.[13] He was placed on injured reserve on November 24, 2020, with a high ankle sprain.[14] On December 26, 2020, Perine was activated off the injured reserve list.[15] He was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the team on December 30, 2020.[16] Perine finished his rookie season with 64 carries for 232 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns to go along with 11 receptions for 63 receiving yards in ten games.[17] Perine was used sparingly in the 2021 season, only appearing in four games.[18]

On August 30, 2022, Perine was released by the Jets during final roster cuts.[19]

Philadelphia Eagles

On September 1, 2022, Perine was signed to the practice squad of the Philadelphia Eagles.[20] He was released on September 7.[21]

Miami Dolphins

On October 18, 2022, Perine was signed to the Miami Dolphins practice squad.[22]

Kansas City Chiefs

On January 28, 2023, Perine was signed to the Kansas City Chiefs practice squad.[23] Perine won Super Bowl LVII when the Chiefs defeated the Eagles.[24] He signed a reserve/future contract on February 15, 2023.[25]

On August 29, 2023, Perine was waived by the Chiefs and re-signed to the practice squad.[26] [27] He was promoted to the active roster on December 24. The Chiefs won Super Bowl LVIII 25–22 against the San Francisco 49ers to give Perine his second straight Super Bowl ring.[28]

On May 17, 2024, Perine was released by the Chiefs.[29]

Pittsburgh Steelers

On May 23, 2024, Perine signed a one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers.[30]

Perine was officially made part of the Steelers' active roster, splitting the third string running back position with Cordarrelle Patterson behind Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren.[31]

Personal life

Perine is a cousin of NFL running back Samaje Perine and NFL linebacker Myles Jack.[32]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Champlin . Drew . January 13, 2015 . Theodore RB LaMical Perine hearing from big schools, in no rush to make decision . November 9, 2019 . AL.com.
  2. Web site: Hirshfield . Adam . June 25, 2016 . Florida's Lamical Perine validated by senior season after lack of offers, respect . November 9, 2019 . PalmBeachPost.com.
  3. Web site: Thompson . Edgar . February 1, 2016 . Meet Florida Gators running back commit Lamical Perine . November 9, 2019 . Orlando Sentinel.
  4. Web site: Dill . Jason . July 15, 2019 . Nick Saban tried to flip this UF football player once. He had a succinct response. . November 9, 2019 . Miami Herald.
  5. Web site: Haley . Catherine . March 21, 2017 . Spring Ball has Sprung, so has Lamical Perine . November 9, 2019 . WRUF.com.
  6. Web site: Andreu . Robbie . July 9, 2018 . UF has depth at running back, questions at quarterback . November 9, 2019 . Daily Commercial.
  7. Web site: Sammon . Will . July 22, 2019 . Projecting Lamical Perine: What to expect from Florida's versatile running back . November 9, 2019 . The Athletic.
  8. Goodall . Zach . January 1, 2020 . Gators RB Lamical Perine Enters 2020 NFL Draft With Momentum . January 2, 2020 . SI.com.
  9. Harvey . Demetrius . March 30, 2020 . 2020 NFL Draft: Three NFL Team Fits for Gators RB Lamical Perine . April 8, 2020 . SI.com.
  10. Web site: 2020 NFL Draft Listing . June 13, 2022 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  11. Web site: April 25, 2020 . Jets select Lamical Perine with No. 120 pick in NFL Draft 2020 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200618110501/https://nypost.com/2020/04/25/jets-select-lamical-perine-with-no-120-pick-in-nfl-draft-2020/ . June 18, 2020 . April 27, 2020 . New York Post.
  12. Web site: San Francisco 49ers at New York Jets – September 20th, 2020 . September 22, 2020 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  13. Web site: Cannizzaro . Mark . October 25, 2020 . La'Mical Perine, Denzel Mims give encouraging look at Jets future . October 29, 2020 . New York Post.
  14. Web site: Greenberg . Ethan . November 24, 2020 . Jets Sign RB Josh Adams, Place La'Mical Perine on Injured Reserve . June 13, 2022 . NewYorkJets.com.
  15. Web site: Greenberg . Ethan . December 26, 2020 . Jets Activate RB La'Mical Perine from Injured Reserve . February 8, 2021 . NewYorkJets.com.
  16. Web site: Calvaruso . Tyler . December 30, 2020 . Jets RB La'Mical Perine tests positive for COVID-19 . February 11, 2021 . USAToday.com.
  17. Web site: La'Mical Perine 2020 Game Log . June 13, 2022 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  18. Web site: La'Mical Perine 2021 Game Log . June 13, 2022 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  19. Web site: Lange . Randy . Greenberg . Ethan . August 30, 2022 . Final Cuts: Jets Move 27 Players to Trim Roster to NFL's 53-Man Limit . NewYorkJets.com.
  20. Web site: McPherson . Chris . September 1, 2022 . Eagles claim RB Trey Sermon; sign RB La'Mical Perine to the practice squad . February 13, 2023 . PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  21. Web site: September 7, 2022 . La'Mical Perine: Released from practice squad . February 14, 2023 . CBSSports.com . en.
  22. Web site: Masala . Mike . October 18, 2022 . Dolphins sign RB La'Mical Perine to practice squad . February 14, 2023 . Dolphins Wire . en-US.
  23. Web site: Goldman . Charles . January 28, 2023 . Chiefs announce flurry of roster moves ahead of AFC Championship Game . February 13, 2023 . Chiefs Wire . USA Today.
  24. Web site: Super Bowl LVII – Philadelphia Eagles vs. Kansas City Chiefs – February 12th, 2023 . February 14, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  25. Web site: Goldman . Charles . February 15, 2023 . Chiefs sign 12 practice squad players on reserve/future contracts . March 24, 2023 . Chiefs Wire . USA Today.
  26. Web site: August 29, 2023 . Chiefs 2023 Roster Down to NFL-Mandated 53 . 2024-06-28 . Chiefs.com.
  27. Web site: August 30, 2023 . Chiefs Announce Roster Moves . 2024-06-28 . Chiefs.com.
  28. Web site: Maaddi . Rob . February 12, 2024 . Patrick Mahomes rallies the Chiefs to second straight Super Bowl title, 25–22 over 49ers in overtime . February 14, 2024 . AP News . en.
  29. Web site: Sapp . Jared . 2024-05-17 . Chiefs cut RB La'Mical Perine . 2024-06-29 . Arrowhead Pride . en.
  30. Web site: Varley . Teresa . May 23, 2024 . Steelers sign Perine to one-year contract . 2024-05-25 . Steelers.com . en-US.
  31. https://www.steelers.com/team/depth-chart/
  32. Web site: Thompson . Edgar . September 14, 2016 . UF freshman Lamical Perine making his name as powerful runner . November 9, 2019 . Orlando Sentinel.