
Chris Paul Jr., 22 years old as of April 2025, is an American football linebacker from the University of Mississippi. He previously played for the University of Arkansas. A native of Cordele, Georgia, he attended Crisp County High School. Paul Jr. played 40 games in college, finishing with 225 tackles, 27 tackles for loss, and 9.5 sacks. From 2021 to 2023, he played 28 games at Arkansas and recorded 137 tackles. In 2024, he transferred to Ole Miss and posted 88 tackles in 12 games. He was made a USA Today First-Team All-American and received Second-Team All-SEC accolades the same year. He also played in three bowl games: the 2022 Outback Bowl, the 2022 Liberty Bowl, and the 2025 Gator Bowl. (via Ole Miss and Razorbacks official websites)
He was one of 329 prospects invited to the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine. At the NFL Scouting Combine, he ran a 4.63-second 40-yard dash, recorded a 36-inch vertical jump, and clocked in a 1.62-second 10-yard split. His Next Gen Stats score of 70 ranked 14th overall among the lower backs, according to the official NFL website.
Chris Paul Jr.'s parents

Chris Paul Jr. is the son of Velieka and Chris Paul Sr. He has six older sisters and one younger brother, according to his Razorbacks roster.
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