Spurning Saban

La’Mical Perine grew up in Mobile, Alabama and attended Theodore High School. He rushed for 1,654 yards and 15 touchdowns in his senior year and was named first-team Class 7A All-Star.

As the third-rated running back in the state of Alabama coming out of high school, Perine was lightly recruited. Still, he committed to the University of Florida before Nick Saban decided to swoop in on his recruitment.

“Coach Saban offered me my senior year of high school, but he offered me last minute,” Perine said. “I felt kind of disrespected by that and so I had to stay loyal and stick with my commitment, which was to Florida.”