Career Timeline of Samaje Perine: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Samaje Perine built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Samaje Perine is a professional football running back in the NFL, currently playing for the Kansas City Chiefs. He played college football at the University of Oklahoma. Perine was drafted into the NFL by the Washington Redskins in the fourth round of the 2017 NFL draft.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

March 2013: Committed to Oklahoma

In March 2013, Samaje Perine committed to play college football at the University of Oklahoma.

2014: Freshman Success at Oklahoma

In 2014, as a freshman at Oklahoma, Samaje Perine had an immediate impact, rushing for 77 yards and a touchdown in his debut game. He later rushed for 427 yards against Kansas, setting a single-game FBS rushing record, and finished the season with 1,713 rushing yards and 21 touchdowns.

2014: Set NCAA Rushing Record

In 2014, as a true freshman, Samaje Perine set the NCAA FBS record for most rushing yards in a single game with 427 yards against Kansas.

2015: Continued Success in Sophomore Season

In 2015, Samaje Perine continued his success with Oklahoma, achieving multiple games with over 100 rushing yards, including a season-high of 201 against Texas Tech. He contributed both rushing and receiving touchdowns and helped Oklahoma qualify for the College Football Playoff, finishing the year with 1,349 rushing yards and 16 rushing touchdowns.

2016: Junior Season at Oklahoma

In 2016, Samaje Perine had 1,060 rushing yards, 12 rushing touchdowns, 10 receptions, 106 receiving yards, and one receiving touchdown.

January 2, 2017: Broke School Rushing Record

On January 2, 2017, Samaje Perine broke the school career rushing yard record during the Allstate Sugar Bowl against Auburn, surpassing Billy Sims with a total of 4,122 yards.

May 11, 2017: Signed with Washington Redskins

On May 11, 2017, Samaje Perine signed a four-year contract with the Washington Redskins.

2017: Drafted by the Washington Redskins

In 2017, Samaje Perine was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the fourth round of the NFL draft.

2018: Limited Role with Redskins

During the 2018 season, Samaje Perine had a limited role with the Washington Redskins, recording eight carries for 32 yards in five games.

September 1, 2019: Claimed by Cincinnati Bengals

On September 1, 2019, Samaje Perine was claimed off waivers by the Cincinnati Bengals.

October 17, 2019: Waived and Re-signed to Practice Squad

On October 17, 2019, Samaje Perine was waived by the Cincinnati Bengals but re-signed to the team's practice squad the following day.

December 24, 2019: Signed by Miami Dolphins

On December 24, 2019, Samaje Perine was signed by the Miami Dolphins off the Bengals' practice squad.

2019: Waived by Redskins

Prior to the start of the 2019 regular season, Samaje Perine was waived by the Washington Redskins on August 31.

April 26, 2020: Waived by Dolphins

On April 26, 2020, Samaje Perine was waived by the Miami Dolphins.

April 28, 2020: Reclaimed by Bengals

On April 28, 2020, Samaje Perine was claimed off waivers by the Cincinnati Bengals.

March 24, 2021: Re-signed with Bengals

On March 24, 2021, Samaje Perine re-signed on a two-year contract with the Cincinnati Bengals.

2021: Backup Role and AFC Championship Contribution

In the 2021 season, Samaje Perine served as a backup to Joe Mixon. During the AFC Championship game against the Kansas City Chiefs, he contributed a 41-yard touchdown reception, which helped begin a comeback victory.

2022: Backup Role and Starting Opportunity

In the 2022 season, Samaje Perine continued in his backup role to Joe Mixon, filling in as the starter for two weeks following Mixon's concussion. Perine achieved a career-high 287 receiving yards and four receiving touchdowns.