New York Giants runningback Paul Perkins has been through a lot of ups and downs in his three plus years in the NFL. The former UCLA product burst onto the scene as a rookie, becoming a big part of the offense. Perkins displayed a patient running style, with a knack for making gashing cuts at exactly the right time.
It surely appeared that the 2016 fifth round pick was going to prove to be an absolute bargain and be a big part of the team in the years to come. After not even suiting up the first few games of the 2016 NFC East winning campaign, Perkins came on down the stretch, averaging 4.