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Seahawks Draft Prospect Profile, RB Paul Perkins

By Dan Viens

Nov 28, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins running back Paul Perkins (24) scores on a touchdown run against the Southern California Trojans during an NCAA football game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins running back Paul Perkins (24) scores on a touchdown run against the Southern California Trojans during an NCAA football game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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With the NFL scouting combine underway in Indianapolis, we take a look at some possible Seattle Seahawks draft targets. 

The NFL Draft is fast approaching and teams all around the NFL are working furiously to put together their draft boards. For the Seattle Seahawks, this is a crucial year for GM John Schneider and head coach Pete Carroll. The last couple of drafts have produced more depth than superstars, but with their high-priced young core now causing annual salary cap constraints, they find themselves needing to hit on a couple starter-quality players this time around. 

Let’s take a look at some players who may appear to be a fit in Seattle, regardless of round. 

PAUL PERKINS, RB, UCLA

Many of you may be familiar with Perkins after watching him tote the ball for the Bruins in the Pac-12 the last three years. For his career he ran for 3,488 yards on 621 carries, scoring 32 total TD’s.

SPECS:

  • Height – 5’10”
  • Weight – 208″
  • Arms – 31 5/8″
  • 40 yard dash – 4.54

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STRENGTHS: Perkins is elusive, shifty, and dynamic. In his nfl.com scouting profile he’s described as “One of the top creators in the draft combining elite vision and a wicked jump­-cut. Can disappear before tackler’s eyes and put them on his highlight reel.”

Oh, you mean THIS highlight reel?

Also an accomplished pass catcher, with 80 receptions for over 800 yards as a Bruin.

WEAKNESSES: Perkins isn’t going to run anyone over (although he’s not averse to trying) and he isn’t built to be an every down back in the NFL. Often tripped up by ankle tackles. Needs to (stop me if you’ve heard this before) improve in blitz pickup and pass protection.

HOW HE WOULD FIT FOR THE SEAHAWKS: Perkins has exciting potential as a playmaker, but may be limited to spot duty moreso than the other backs we’ve highlighted so far in Kenneth Dixon and Alex Collins.

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But if they’re looking for more of a third down specialist who can replace Fred Jackson and make plays in the passing game, Perkins would be a good get as a second day selection.

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