La'Mical Perine
RB, Florida · 2020 NFL Draft, Round 4, pick #120 (NYJ)
Why he went too high Patterns
Signals in our data that pointed to him being overvalued: availability. Details below.
- Availability
Played 17 of ~67 possible regular-season games from 2020 through 2023 (~25%). Last NFL season: 2023.
- Pre-draft rankings
ESPN's pre-draft board ranked him #72 overall (#7 at his position), but he lasted until pick #120: teams let him slide 48 spots past that ranking.
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 53.2% of the time (654 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Age
22 years old at the draft (nflverse).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 56.1% of the time (2,011 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- School
Florida: a Power-conference school (our conference list).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 50.3% of the time (4,181 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Athletic testing
Ran a 4.62 40-yard dash at 216 lbs: faster than 21% of RBs timed at the Combine since 2000.
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 50.2% of the time (1,232 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Position
RB (RB group).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 46.1% of the time (501 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
Every line comes from data: nflverse draft, combine and career data; ESPN's pre-draft ranks. No scouting reports or quotes. Green = pointed toward a bust for him.
Career numberslive
| Games | 17 |
| Seasons as primary starter | 0 |
| Pro Bowls | 0 |
| First-team All-Pro | 0 |
| Career wAV (Pro Football Reference) | 3 |
| Redraft value (wAV + 2026) | 3.0 |
| Rushing | 94 att, 340 yds, 2 TD |
| Receiving | 14 rec, 96 yds, undefined TD |
| Last NFL season | 2023 |
Career wAV via nflverse draft_picks + 2026 in-season credit from snap counts through Week 7.
The 2020 class: draft pick vs. redraft rank Full redraft
Each dot is a 2020 pick. Dashed line = typical redraft rank for each slot (2000–2021 classes). Above the line = beat his slot.
How players like him did
| Pre-draft rankings Slid 32+ picks past ESPN's rank | 53.2% n=654 | |
| Age 22 | 56.1% n=2,011 | |
| School Power-conference school | 50.3% n=4,181 | |
| Athletic testing Bottom 25% at his position | 50.2% n=1,232 | |
| Position RB | 46.1% n=501 |
Share of 2000–2021 picks with the same trait who beat their draft slot. Line = 50%.
Measurables & pre-draft
| Height / weight | 5' 11", 216 lbs |
| 40-yard dash | 4.62 s |
| Bench press | 22 reps |
| Vertical | 35" |
| Broad jump | 118" |
| 3-cone | 7.13 s |
| Shuttle | 4.31 s |
| Arm / hand | 31.63" / 9.25" |
| Age at draft | 22 |
| ESPN pre-draft rank | #72 overall (#7 RB) |
Picked around him 2020 redraft
| 117 | D.J. Wonnum | redraft #51 |
| 118 | Albert Okwuegbunam | redraft #153 |
| 119 | Mykal Walker | redraft #92 |
| 121 | Logan Stenberg | redraft #178 |
| 122 | Jacob Eason | redraft #240 |
| 123 | Reggie Robinson II | redraft #235 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 32+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.