BOOM! UCLA Running Back Paul Perkins Picked In 5th Round by the New York Football Giants

With the 149th pick off the 2016 NFL Draft, the New York Football Giants select Paul Perkins, Running Back, UCLA.

With the 149th pick, the #Giants select UCLA RB Paul Perkins!

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— New York Giants (@Giants) April 30, 2016

Perkins was quietly one of the most talented and versatile running backs in this year's draft. The Giants have needed a solid running back pretty much since Tiki Barber retired and now they have a guy who should be able to step in as the starter right away.

Check out our pre-draft profile of Paul Perkins .

Congrats, Paul!

GO BRUINS!