5 running backs who could interest Philadelphia Eagles in 2017 NFL Draft

Oct 24, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Florida State Seminoles running back Dalvin Cook (4) runs the ball against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the fourth quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Georgia Tech defeated Florida State 22-16. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /

3 of 6

Oct 24, 2015; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners running back Samaje Perine (32) stiffarms Texas Tech Red Raiders defensive back Jah’Shawn Johnson (7) during the third quarter at Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports /

Samaje Perine, Oklahoma

How strong is Perin? Strong enough that he’s been compared to another former Oklahoma running back.

How strong is Samaje Perine?

Those close to him explain: http://t.co/eo6pyu8FrN pic.twitter.com/OFAoHpI9xe
— Oklahoma Football (@OU_Football) August 12, 2015

Drawing comparisons to Adrian Peterson is kind of a big deal. But don’t get it twisted. As good as Peterson was in college, he doesn’t hold the Sooners’ all-time rushing record. That title now belongs to Perine. In just three years at Oklahoma, Perine ran for 4,122 yards (Peterson ran 4,041 yards) and 49 touchdowns (Peterson scored 41).

Calling Perine the next Adrian Peterson is a bit reckless. But there’s no denying the upside that Perine brings to the table.

CBS Sports projects Perine will be taken in either the third or fourth round. The Eagles will have no shortage of opportunities to take the greatest runner in Oklahoma history.

Home/Eagles News