Samaje
"Kid Thunder"
Perine

Jersey number: 34

Dob: 9/16/1995

Age: 28

Position: RB

Height: 5-10

Weight: 236

Arms: 30 1/2

Hands: 10

Experience: 7

College: Oklahoma

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Samaje Perine's Biography

Samaje Perine, a professional American football player, was born on September 16, 1995. As of now, he is a running back for the Kansas City Chiefs in the National Football League (NFL). He achieved prominence in college football while representing the Oklahoma Sooners and was later chosen by the Washington Redskins in the fourth round of the 2017 NFL draft. He was born and raised in Jackson, Alabama but relocated to Pflugerville, Texas with his family.

During his time at Hendrickson High school, Perine made a significant contribution to both the football and the track and field teams. Among his accomplishments at high school, he rushed for 1,993 yards and made 16 touchdowns as a junior, improving to 1,492 yards and 12 touchdowns in his final year. Perine displayed athletic prowess in track and field, competing in sprints and jumps. His talent shone at the 2011 Manor Relay, where he claimed first-place finishes in both triple jump and long jump events, and anchored the 4 × 100 and 4 × 200 relay squads to victory.

Perine is remembered for setting the NCAA FBS record for the most rushing yards in a single game as a true freshman in 2014, when he rushed for 427 yards against Kansas. Rivals.com rated him as a four-star recruit, and he ranked as the No. 13 running back in the U.S. In 2013, he pledged to attend the University of Oklahoma, turning down offers from the likes of Alabama, Nebraska, TCU, and Tennessee.

In his time at the University of Oklahoma from 2014 to 2016, Perine exhibited an impressive performance. As a freshman, his first career game saw him rush for 77 yards on 13 carries with one touchdown, leading to a victory over Louisiana Tech. His capability continued to evolve in the following games, leading to accumulating a total of 1,713 rushing yards on 263 carries with 21 touchdowns by the end of his freshman season.

The subsequent seasons saw his performance hurled to greater heights. In his game against Texas Tech during the 2015 season, he rushed for a season-high of 201 yards and four rushing touchdowns. By the close of the season, he had accumulated 1,349 rushing yards, 16 rushing touchdowns, 15 receptions, 107 receiving yards, and one receiving touchdown.

Perine’s 2016 season was even more impressive, establishing his position as a force within the Oklahoma football team. He started the season with impressive performances against TCU and Baylor, with a career climax on December 3, when he recorded 239 rushing yards and a touchdown against Oklahoma State. He broke the school’s career rushing yard record in January 2017. He finished the season with a total of 1,060 rushing yards, 12 rushing touchdowns, 10 receptions, 106 receiving yards, and one receiving touchdown.

Following his college career, Perine was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the fourth round (114th overall) of the 2017 NFL Draft. He signed a four-year, $3.05 million contract with the team in May 2017. Despite initial challenges, Perine found success in Week 10 with 23 rushes for 117 yards. By the end of his rookie season, he had accumulated 603 rushing yards, one rushing touchdown, 22 receptions for 182 yards, and a receiving touchdown.

Perine’s professional journey continued with a stint in Cincinnati, followed by a short period with Miami Dolphins, before returning to the Bengals. His significant achievements include scoring his first touchdown since Week 11 of the 2017 season in the Bengals’ 2020 season and finishing the 2021 season with 55 carries for 246 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown.

He joined the Kansas City Chiefs for the 2023 season and made significant contributions. Despite some injuries, he managed to rush for 394 yards and score two rushing touchdowns, as well as achieving a career-high 287 receiving yards and four receiving touchdowns. He then signed a two-year contract with the Denver Broncos in 2023, before returning to the Kansas City Chiefs in 2024.

Perine’s strength as a player was evident not just on the field. During his time in high school and Oklahoma, he was known for lifting a car to help a fellow student change a flat tire, thanks to his extraordinary physical strength. He was known to out bench press most of his team’s linemen, with his best effort being 440 lbs.

Perine is related to La’Mical Perine, a running back for the Florida Gators, selected by the New York Jets in 2020, and he is also a cousin of NFL linebacker Myles Jack.

Samaje Perine's Questions & Answers

What Is The Fantasy Projection For Samaje Perine?
As of current projections, Samaje Perine is expected to have a decent backup role with potential for good fantasy points depending upon his usage each game.

What Is The Contract Of Samaje Perine?
Samaje Perine signed a two-year, $7.5 million contract with the Denver Broncos in March 2023.

Does Samaje Perine Play For The Chiefs?
No, Samaje Perine does not play for the Kansas City Chiefs.

What Is The Age Of Samaje Perine?
As of my current knowledge without the specific data from the mentioned context, I cannot provide Samaje Perine's exact age.

Who Is Samaje Perine's Brother?
Samaje Perine's brother is La'Mical Perine.

Who Is Samaje Perine's Wife?
Samaje Perine's wife is Megan Perine.

What Is Samaje Perine's College Record?
Samaje Perine's college record is rushing for 427 yards in a single game as a freshman at Oklahoma, the highest in major college history.