Chris Paul (American football)

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 also an R&B artist known as The Seventh.

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 7, 2023
Games played:1
Games started:1
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

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]

Personal life

Paul's younger brother Patrick plays offensive tackle for the Houston Cougars.[9] Paul is also an independent R&B artist known as The Seventh. He has released music since 2020 and published a music video for his second single, "Mother Nature", in April 2022.[10]

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. Borowsky, Jack. "Featured Report: Get to Know Houston Offensive Lineman Patrick Paul". SI.com. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
  10. Stephen, Whyno (May 11, 2022). "Other Chris Paul making his own name on, off football field". AP News. Retrieved 19 November 2022.
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