Karl Paymah

Karl Paymah (born November 29, 1982) is a former American football cornerback. Paymah was last signed to the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the third round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He played college football at Washington State.

Karl Paymah
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Paymah at 49ers training camp in August 2010
No. 24, 41
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1982-11-29) November 29, 1982
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school:Culver City (Culver City, California)
College:Washington State
NFL Draft:2005 / Round: 3 / Pick: 76
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:130
Forced fumbles:1
Fumble recoveries:2
Pass deflections:14
Interceptions:3
Player stats at NFL.com

Paymah has also been a member of the Minnesota Vikings, San Francisco 49ers, and the Houston Texans

Early years

While attending Culver City High School in Culver City, California, Paymah was a two-sport standout in both football and track. In football, he won two varsity letters as both a wide receiver and a defensive back, and won first-team All-Ocean League honors as a defensive back.

College career

Karl Paymah attended Washington State University and was a letterman in football. In football, he ended his career there with three interceptions, 129 tackles, and 21 pass deflections.

Professional career

Denver Broncos

Paymah was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the third round of the 2005 NFL Draft.[1] In four years with the team he played in 60 games, recording 101 tackles and three interceptions.

Minnesota Vikings

Paymah signed with the Minnesota Vikings on March 14, 2009; the deal was reportedly worth $1.55 million for one year.[2]

San Francisco 49ers

On March 17, 2010, Paymah signed a one-year deal with the San Francisco 49ers. On September 3, he was cut by the 49ers.[3]

Houston Texans

Paymah signed with the Houston Texans on September 28, 2010.

References
  1. "2005 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
  2. Vikes Snag Paymah ESPN, March 15, 2009
  3. "Home".
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