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Paul Perkins

Pos. RBCollege UCLAHt. 5'10 ⅜"Wt. 208
ProjectedRound 3
CurrentDET

Paul Perkins, RB, UCLA. Ranked #86 overall on the 2016 consensus board (Round 3 projection); NY Giants drafted him in Round 5, pick 149.

Player Production
Career USAGEHow often this player was on the field compared to others at the position. Listed as USG below
★ All‑Pro  ·  † Pro Bowl
18FRINGE
YrTeamW-LRUSH YDSREC YDSTDSNP%USG
'19DET3-12299011%18
Rookie Contract—299011%18
Career—299011%18
Size & Length
Metric
Value
Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All RB in the 2016 draft class.
Better
Context
Height
5'10 ⅜"
5'10 ⅜"
Avg
Good
Great
5'11"
6'0"
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Frame profile.
Weight
208 lbs
208 lbs
Avg
Good
Great
205 lbs
215 lbs
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Body mass profile.
Arm Length
31.625"
31.625"
Avg
Good
Great
30"
31"
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Length profile.
Hand Size
9"
9"
Avg
Good
Great
9"
9.5"
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Grip profile.
Athletic Profile
Metric
Value
Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All RB in the 2016 draft class.
Better
Context

Speed & Explosion

40 Yard Dash
4.54 sec.
4.54 sec.
Avg
Good
Great
4.59
4.49
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Speed over distance.
Vertical Jump
32"
32"
Avg
Good
Great
33"
37"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Broad Jump
124"
124"
Avg
Good
Great
121"
125"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.

Agility

10 Yard Split
N/A
—
—
Initial burst.
3 Cone
N/A
—
—
Agility and change of direction.
Short Shuttle
N/A
—
—
Flexibility, burst, and balance.

Strength

Bench Press
19 reps
19 reps
Avg
Good
Great
20 reps
24 reps
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Upper-body strength.
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Projected as a Round 3 pick, Paul Perkins fell to Round 5 on draft day — then went on to outperform 99% of RBs from the 2016 draft class.