A seventh-round pick who started 38 of 42 games at Tulsa, Chris Paul turned patient development into a career-high 15 starts on Washington's offensive line in 2025.
Chris Paul is the definition of a late-round developmental success story, a versatile Tulsa lineman who worked his way from a Day 3 pick into a full-time starting guard. After years of competing for reps, he broke out in 2025 with his most extensive playing time yet.
Path to the league
Paul was a four-year starter at Tulsa, starting 38 of the 42 games he played and lining up at both guard and tackle. Washington selected him in the seventh round, 230th overall, of the 2022 NFL Draft, betting on his experience and 6-foot-4, 324-pound frame.
Career highlights
Paul spent his early seasons developing behind Washington's starting offensive line, competing for reps at guard while building versatility across multiple line spots. His patience paid off with a breakout year in 2025.
2025 season recap
Paul played in all 17 regular-season games for the first time in his career in 2025 and started a career-high 15 of them at guard, establishing himself as a legitimate starting-caliber lineman for Washington.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Chris Paul (offensive lineman)
- Pro Football Reference: Chris Paul
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Guard
- Group
- offense
- College
- Tulsa
- Hometown
- Houston, TX, USA
- Age
- 27
- Status
- active
