Christopher "Pooh" Paul Jr. (born November 4, 2002) is an American football linebacker for the Ole Miss Rebels. He previously played for the Arkansas Razorbacks. Paul Jr. attended Crisp County High School in Cordele, Georgia, where he played linebacker and running back.

Nov 20, 2024 · Christopher Paul Jr. transferred from Arkansas to Ole Miss for his final collegiate season after three productive years with the Razorbacks. During his Arkansas tenure, he compiled 137 tackles (68 solo), 15.0 TFL, and 6.0 sacks across 28 games, earning Second-Team Freshman All-American honors in 2022 and a spot on the 2023 Butkus Award watch list.

2 days ago · Mississippi Rebels linebacker Chris Paul Jr. (11) waits for the snap during the first half against the Georgia Southern Eagles at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Petre Thomas-Imagn Images. Tale Of The Tape. Paul Jr. is a smaller stack linebacker who illustrates very likable ability as a pursuit defender.

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4 days ago · Chris Paul Jr. represents the modern NFL linebacker: athletic, versatile, and skilled in coverage. While he may not be the biggest linebacker in the draft, his production against top-tier SEC competition speaks volumes about his potential. His combination of football IQ, coverage skills, and tackling ability make him a valuable prospect in the ...

Chris Paul Jr. (11) LB - CAREER HIGHLIGHTS • 2024 All-America First Team (USA Today) • 2024 All-America Second Team (CFN) • 2024 All-America Third Team (AP, ...

Sep 14, 2024 · Though it would have made for a remarkable story — the child of an NBA legend facing off on the gridiron against his dad’s old school — Ole Miss linebacker Chris Paul Jr. is not the...

Jan 1, 2025 · Nicknamed “Pooh”, Chris Paul Jr. committed to Arkansas out of Crisp County HS in Georgia as a three-star recruit. He was named a Top-100 LB in the 2021 class and redshirted in his first season with the Razorbacks after appearing in just four games with one tackle.

Dec 14, 2024 · Chris Paul Jr. (known as Pooh) transferred into Ole Miss as a key portal pickup for Lane Kiffin. Now, he’s off to the 2025 NFL Draft after leading the Rebels with 88 total tackles this season.

Inside the Rebels has confirmed that Ole Miss linebacker Chris Paul Jr. will enter his name in the 2025 NFL Draft and forego his team's TaxSlayer Gator Bowl matchup with Duke on Jan. 2.