Paul Perkins
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Perkins will enter the 2016 NFL Draft.
ANALYSIS
Perkins was one of the nation's best running backs over the last two years for UCLA, running for 2,918 yards (6.0 YPC) and 23 touchdowns over a 26-game span. Listed at 5-foot-11, 210 pounds, Perkins is an explosive, high-motor runner with standout pound-for-pound strength and a three-down skill set. Very few runners possess the shiftiness Perkins displays, as he shows cut-and-go explosiveness reminiscent of LeSean McCoy. Perkins' extremely fast feet allowed him to dance with impunity at the college level, so the speed of the NFL might initially be a shock for him, but he generally shows all the traits necessary to develop into a prized NFL running back. He shouldn't fall out of the second round.
Perkins was one of the nation's best running backs over the last two years for UCLA, running for 2,918 yards (6.0 YPC) and 23 touchdowns over a 26-game span. Listed at 5-foot-11, 210 pounds, Perkins is an explosive, high-motor runner with standout pound-for-pound strength and a three-down skill set. Very few runners possess the shiftiness Perkins displays, as he shows cut-and-go explosiveness reminiscent of LeSean McCoy. Perkins' extremely fast feet allowed him to dance with impunity at the college level, so the speed of the NFL might initially be a shock for him, but he generally shows all the traits necessary to develop into a prized NFL running back. He shouldn't fall out of the second round.
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2015 Fantasy Outlook
In terms of talent, Perkins, 5-11, 198, might be one of the nation's most underrated backs. He finished last season with 1,575 yards and nine touchdowns on just 251 carries (6.3 YPC), and now he'll get the chance to prove himself with star quarterback Brett Hundley in the NFL. The Bruins likely will lean more on their running backs this season while true freshman quarterback Josh Rosen acclimates, and Perkins figures to get a large share of the double-digit rushing touchdowns Hundley posted. He's also one of the nation's most skilled receivers at the position. UCLA returns its entire offensive line, setting up Perkins for a big year.
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Perkins carried 17 times for 95 yards and two touchdowns and hauled in five receptions totaling 36 additional yards Saturday as UCLA fell to USC 40-21 on the road in Los Angeles.
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Perkins carried 28 times for 98 yards and a touchdown and tallied a single reception totaling four additional yards Saturday as UCLA edged out Utah 17-9 on the road in Salt Lake City.
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Perkins carried 20 times for 121 yards to lead UCLA in rushing Saturday as the Bruins fell to Washington State 31-27 at home in Pasadena. He also added four receptions totaling 28 yards to his overall output in the loss.
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Perkins carried 23 times for 89 yards and a touchdown Saturday as UCLA shut out Oregon State 41-0 on the road in Corvallis.
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Perkins carried 12 times for 118 yards and a touchdown and recorded four receptions totaling 41 yards and a second score Saturday as UCLA edged out Colorado 35-31 at home in Pasadena.
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