Chris Paul
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Paul in 2022
No. 75 – Washington Commanders
Position:Guard
Personal information
Born: (1998-11-19) November 19, 1998
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 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 older brother of offensive tackle Patrick Paul and has also released R&B music as The Seventh.

Early life

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 span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench 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 has released R&B music as The Seventh since 2020 and published a music video for his second single, "Mother Nature", in April 2022.[11] His younger brother Patrick plays offensive tackle for the Houston Cougars.[12]

References

  1. ↑ "Chris Paul Recruiting Profile". 247Sports.com.
  2. ↑ "Chris Paul - Football". tulsahurricane.com. Retrieved 19 November 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 (30 April 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 (8 January 2023). "Commanders inactives for Week 18 vs. Cowboys". Commanders Wire. USA Today. Retrieved 9 January 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. ↑ Stephen, Whyno (May 11, 2022). "Other Chris Paul making his own name on, off football field". AP News. Retrieved 19 November 2022.
  12. ↑ Borowsky, Jack. "Featured Report: Get to Know Houston Offensive Lineman Patrick Paul". SI.com. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
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