Florida running back La'Mical Perine runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) Credit: AP/Charlie Neibergall
The Jets may have found Le’Veon Bell’s backup and perhaps his eventual replacement.
They took Florida running back La’Mical Perine with the 120th overall selection, which was one of the two fourth-round picks general manager Joe Douglas acquired from New England on Friday for No. 101.
Perine is a tough, dual-threat back, who became more involved in the Gators’ passing game as a senior. He caught 40 passes for 262 yards and five touchdowns to go along with 676 rushing yards and six scores on the ground.