History of Samaje Perine in Timeline
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.
September 16, 1995: Samaje Perine Born
On September 16, 1995, Samaje Perine was born. He is an American professional football running back.
2011: Track & Field Achievements
In 2011, Samaje Perine excelled in track and field, securing first-place finishes in the triple jump (46 ft, 0.5 in) and long jump (20 ft, 8 in) at the Manor Relay. He also anchored the victorious 4 × 100 and 4 × 200 relay teams and recorded a personal-best of 11.37 seconds in the 100-meter dash.
March 2013: Committed to Oklahoma
In March 2013, Samaje Perine committed to play college football at the University of Oklahoma.
2013: Consecutive 100 Yard Games
After week 9 in 2017, Perine moved to starting running back and in week 10 rushed for 117 yards. In week 11 in 2017, Perine rushed for 100 yards, marking the first Redskin with consecutive yard games of over 100 yards since Alfred Morris in 2013.
2014: College Career at Oklahoma Began
In 2014, Samaje Perine started his college football career 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: Concluded College Career at Oklahoma
In 2016, Samaje Perine concluded his college football career at the University of Oklahoma.
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.
2017: First Touchdown Since 2017
In Week 8 of the 2020 season, against the Tennessee Titans, he scored his first touchdown since 2017.
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.
2020: Cousin Drafted to NFL
In 2020, Samaje Perine's cousin, La'Mical Perine, was drafted by the New York Jets.
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.
March 16, 2023: Signed with Denver Broncos
On March 16, 2023, Samaje Perine signed a two-year contract with the Denver Broncos.
August 27, 2024: Released by Broncos
On August 27, 2024, the Denver Broncos released Samaje Perine.
August 28, 2024: Signed with Kansas City Chiefs
On August 28, 2024, Samaje Perine signed with the Kansas City Chiefs on a one-year contract.
