David Paulson
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Receiving Stats (WR / TE)
| Year | Team | Games | Rec | Targets | Rec Yds | TDs | YAC | 1st Downs | Fumbles | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | PIT | 5 | 6 | 10 | 102 | 0 | 34 | 3 | 1 | 8 |
| 2012 | PIT | 8 | 7 | 11 | 51 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
Career Summary
David Paulson was an Oregon tight end selected by Pittsburgh in the seventh round of the 2012 NFL Draft.
Paulson developed into an All-Pac-10 and academic honoree at Oregon before Pittsburgh chose him 240th overall.
He played 32 NFL regular-season games for the Steelers over two seasons.
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Early Life
Paulson was born in 1989 and was from Auburn, Washington.
Oregon listed Paulson’s hometown as Auburn and identified him as David Joshua Paulson, born in Renton, Washington, on February 22, 1989.
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High School
Paulson attended Auburn Riverside High School in Washington.
Pro-Football-Reference lists Auburn Riverside as Paulson’s high school, while Oregon identified him as a 2007 Riverside graduate.
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College Career
Paulson completed a productive Oregon career as a receiving tight end.
Across 41 games, Oregon records 67 receptions for 1,041 yards and 10 touchdowns.
He posted career highs of 31 receptions, 438 yards, and six touchdowns as a senior in 2011.
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Path to the NFL
Pittsburgh selected Paulson in the seventh round of the 2012 NFL Draft.
Pro-Football-Reference lists Paulson as the 240th overall pick by the Steelers from Oregon.
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NFL Career
Paulson appeared in all 32 Steelers regular-season games across 2012 and 2013.
In 2012, he played all 16 games with five starts and caught seven passes for 51 yards.
In 2013, he played all 16 games with four starts and had six receptions for 102 yards, producing 13 career catches for 153 yards.
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Career Accomplishments
Paulson earned both academic and on-field recognition during his Oregon career.
Oregon lists Paulson as a 2010 SI.com honorable mention All-American, first-team All-Pac-10 selection by the conference coaches and Scout.com, and first-team Pac-10 all-academic honoree.
He also earned first-team Pac-10 Academic All-Conference recognition in 2009.
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Playing Style
Paulson was a receiving tight end whose college production rose each year before he reached the NFL.
His Oregon receiving totals grew from 12 catches in 2009 to 24 in 2010 and 31 in 2011.
The NFL lists him as a 6-foot-4, 246-pound tight end.
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Legacy
Paulson’s record combines academic honors, all-conference recognition, and sustained contributions for Oregon and Pittsburgh.
His 1,041 Oregon receiving yards and 32 NFL appearances reflect a career that moved from Pac-10 recognition to a two-season Steelers role.
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