Chris Paul was drafted No. 172 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 2025 NFL Draft out of Ole Miss. Career totals post once the class takes the field.
2025 NFL Draft · Rd 5, Pick 36 · #172 overall
Chris Paul Ole Miss Draft
Chris Paul was drafted No. 172 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 2025 NFL Draft out of Ole Miss. Career totals post once the class takes the field.
- Overall pick
- #172
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2025
The pick
How Chris Paul came off the board in 2025.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Ole Miss
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'1" · 222 lbs
- Hometown
- Cordele, GA
- Pre-draft board
- No. 112 prospect68.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
Career totals post once the class takes the field.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 2025 classAround pick 172
Who came off the board on either side of Chris Paul.
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Ole Miss in the 2025 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Ole Miss
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Patrick Willis
LB · SF · 2007
Ole Miss · Hall of Fame · 5× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl
#243
Jeff Herrod
LB · IND · 1988
Ole Miss
#219
Nate Wayne
LB · DEN · 1998
Ole Miss
#200
Charlie Anderson
LB · HOU · 2004
Ole Miss
#225
Mark Robinson
LB · PIT · 2022
Ole Miss
#131
DeWayne Dotson
LB · DAL · 1994
Ole Miss
Other players named Chris Paul
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Chris Paul in the 2025 NFL Draft
Chris Paul is a Linebacker out of Ole Miss selected No. 172 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 2025 NFL Draft. Career totals post once the class takes the field. Ole Miss has produced 116 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 Chris Paul drafted?
Chris Paul was selected No. 172 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 2025 NFL Draft (Rd 5, Pick 36). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2025/chris-paul.
What college did Chris Paul play for?
Chris Paul played college football at Ole Miss in the SEC. See every Ole Miss draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ole-miss-rebels.
How did Chris Paul's NFL career turn out?
Career totals post once the class takes the field. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2025/chris-paul.