Chris Paul (American football)

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Chris Paul
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Paul in 2022
No. 75 – Washington Commanders
Position: Guard
Personal information
Born: (1998-11-19) November 19, 1998 (age 25)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:324 lb (147 kg)
Career information
High school: Jersey Village (Jersey Village, Texas)
College: Tulsa (2017–2021)
NFL draft: 2022  / Round: 7 / Pick: 230
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of Week 18, 2023
Games played:11
Games started:8
Player stats at NFL.com  ·  PFR

Christopher Kelechi Paul (born November 19, 1998) is an American football guard for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Tulsa and was drafted by the Commanders in the seventh round of the 2022 NFL Draft. Paul is the grandson of the former Nigerian president Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi and the older brother of NFL offensive tackle Patrick Paul. He has released R&B music as The Seventh.

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Early years

Paul was ranked as a two–star recruit by 247Sports.com coming out of high school. [1] He enrolled at The University of Tulsa in 2017 and played for the Tulsa Golden Hurricane football team, graduating with a bachelor's degree in computer information systems in May 2021. [2] [3] Paul played in the 2022 Senior Bowl for the American team.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 3+7⁄8 in
(1.93 m)		323 lb
(147 kg)		33+5⁄8 in
(0.85 m)		9+3⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		4.89 s1.71 s2.84 s4.83 s7.74 s27.0 in
(0.69 m)		9 ft 1 in
(2.77 m)		26 reps
Sources: [4] [5]

Paul was selected by the Washington Commanders in the seventh round (230th overall) of the 2022 NFL Draft and signed his four-year rookie contract on May 6, 2022. [6] [7] He made his first career start in the final game of his rookie season. [8]

In the 2023 offseason, Paul lost out to Saahdiq Charles for the starting left guard position. [9] After Charles was placed on injured reserve, Paul took over as starter in Week 8. [10]

Personal life

Paul's grandfather is Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi, who served as the President of Nigeria in 1966 before being assassinated. [11] His younger brother Patrick was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the second round of 2024 NFL draft. [12] Paul has released R&B music as The Seventh since 2020. [13]

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References

  1. ↑ "Chris Paul Recruiting Profile". 247Sports.com.
  2. ↑ "Chris Paul - Football". tulsahurricane.com. Retrieved November 19, 2022.
  3. ↑ "Chris Paul 247". 247Sports.com.
  4. ↑ "Chris Paul Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
  5. ↑ "2022 NFL Draft Scout Chris Paul College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
  6. ↑ Manning, Bryan (April 30, 2022). "Commanders select Tulsa guard Chris Paul No. 230 overall in the 2022 NFL draft". WashingtonWire.
  7. ↑ Williams, Charean (May 6, 2022). "Commanders sign four draft choices, including Sam Howell". Pro Football Talk. Retrieved May 6, 2022.
  8. ↑ Manning, Bryan (January 8, 2023). "Commanders inactives for Week 18 vs. Cowboys". Commanders Wire. USA Today. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
  9. ↑ Selby, Zach (August 2, 2023). "Chris Paul 'grateful' to compete for starting LG spot". Commanders.com. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
  10. ↑ Washington Commanders Public Relations (October 30, 2023). "Commanders-Eagles Stats & Snaps". Commanders.com. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
  11. ↑ Paul, Patrick. "From Houston to Nigeria and Back: My Journey Beyond Football". uhcougars.com. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
  12. ↑ "NFL Draft 2024: With 55th pick, Miami Dolphins select OT Patrick Paul". CBS News. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
  13. ↑ Stephen, Whyno (May 11, 2022). "Other Chris Paul making his own name on, off football field". AP News. Retrieved November 19, 2022.
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