Niles Paul was drafted No. 155 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2011 NFL Draft out of Nebraska. 88 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value
2011 NFL Draft · Rd 5, Pick 24 · #155 overall
Niles Paul Nebraska Draft
Niles Paul was drafted No. 155 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2011 NFL Draft out of Nebraska. 88 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #155
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2011
- NFL games
- 88
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 793rd at Nebraska
The pick
How Niles Paul came off the board in 2011.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
Nebraska
Big 12 at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'1" · 224 lbs
- Hometown
- Omaha, NE
- Pre-draft board
- No. 117 prospect67.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
88 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value
- Games played
- 88
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 793rd among Nebraska picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 686% of career value
- Final season
- 20187 years after the draft
Around pick 155
Who came off the board on either side of Niles Paul.
TCU
Stanford · 3× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
App State
Syracuse
Nebraska in the 2011 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Nebraska
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Niles Paul in the 2011 NFL Draft
Niles Paul is a Wide receiver out of Nebraska selected No. 155 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2011 NFL Draft. 88 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value Nebraska has produced 203 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Niles Paul drafted?
Niles Paul was selected No. 155 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2011 NFL Draft (Rd 5, Pick 24). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2011/niles-paul.
What college did Niles Paul play for?
Niles Paul played college football at Nebraska in the Big 12. See every Nebraska draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/nebraska-cornhuskers.
How did Niles Paul's NFL career turn out?
88 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2011/niles-paul.