Rams trade up for Ole Miss LB Chris Paul Jr. in 5th round of NFL draft
- The Los Angeles Rams selected Ole Miss linebacker Chris Paul Jr. In the recent NFL draft.
- The Rams needed help at inside linebacker and aggressively traded up for Paul.
- He played his final college season at Ole Miss after transferring from Arkansas.
- Paul finished his college career with 225 total tackles and 9.5 sacks.
- He projects as an early starter and can make an instant impact.
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Rams trade up for Ole Miss LB Chris Paul Jr. in 5th round of NFL draft
The Rams continued their aggressive approach to Day 3 of the NFL draft, trading two sixth-round picks to move to No. 172 overall to draft Ole Miss inside linebacker Chris Paul Jr. The Rams traded picks No. 201 and 202 to the Vikings to move up for Paul. It’s their third trade of Day 3, moving up previously to take Auburn running back Jarquez Hunter and Ohio State defensive tackle Ty Hamilton. The Rams have needed help at inside linebacker and di…
NFL DRAFT: Chris Paul Jr. Selected by Los Angeles Rams in Fifth Round of 2025 NFL Draft - Ole Miss Athletics - Hotty Toddy
GREEN BAY, Wis. – Ole Miss football junior linebacker Chris Paul Jr. was selected in the fifth round with the 172nd overall pick by the Los Angeles Rams, the seventh total Rebel picked so far in the 2025 NFL Draft and the second on Day Three so far alongside Jordan Watkins.
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