Chris Paul
Career Summary
Chris Paul Jr., also known as Pooh Paul, is a linebacker from Cordele, Georgia, who played college football at Arkansas and Ole Miss.
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Early Life
Paul grew up in Cordele, Georgia, and attended Crisp County High School.
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High School
At Crisp County, Paul played linebacker and running back. As a senior, he made 91 tackles with 20 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks; as a junior, he recorded 157 tackles and led the team to an 11-4 record.
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College Career
Paul began his career at Arkansas, where he produced 62 tackles, eight tackles for loss, and four sacks as a 2022 redshirt freshman. He followed with 74 tackles and 6.5 tackles for loss in 2023 before transferring to Ole Miss. In 2024, he started 11 of 12 games, led the Rebels with 88 tackles, and added 11 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, an interception, and a fumble recovery.
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Path to the NFL
After three seasons at Arkansas, Paul transferred to Ole Miss and produced an all-conference 2024 campaign that established him among the SEC's leading linebackers.
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Career Accomplishments
Paul was a 2022 Freshman All-American and Freshman All-SEC selection. In 2024, he was a Butkus Award finalist, the College Football Network SEC Linebacker of the Year, a first-team All-SEC pick by CFN, and an All-America honoree.
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Playing Style
Listed at 6-foot-1 and 235 pounds, Paul was a high-volume linebacker and disruptive defender. His 2024 production included 88 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, nine quarterback hurries, four pass breakups, and an interception.
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