Chris Perkins brings compact, downhill burst to Southern Illinois’ backfield
Perkins is a 5-8, 198-pound running back from Carmel, Indiana, whose profile suggests a low-center-of-gravity runner with enough toughness to work between the tackles and a track record of playmaking dating back to his high school days. Southern Illinois’ current roster listings do not show him among the present running backs, so his fit is best viewed through his earlier Saluki profile rather than recent box-score production. The appeal is clear: if a team wants a sturdy, compact back with energy and some hidden physicality, Perkins checks that box.
