Chris Paul Jr.

Rams traded up with Vikings to select Ole Miss EDGE Chris Paul Jr. with the No. 172 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Paul Jr. (6’1/222) made a major impact in 2022 with 62 tackles, 8.0 TFLs, and 4.0 sacks while being named a Freshman All-American with Arkansas. He transferred to Ole Miss last year and took his game to another level, leading a stout Rebels defensive front with 88 tackles, 11 TFLs, four PBUs, and a fantastic 87.2 defensive grade. The Third Team AP All-American had an uneven Combine showing with a 90th percentile 1.58s 10-yard split and 84th percentile 36-inch vert, but he bombed the agility tests and has sub 30-inch arms for an unremarkable 6.13 Relative Athletic Score. While his sawed-off dimensions and limited athleticism affect his ability to take on blockers, Paul Jr. is a demon when blitzing (27 percent pressure rate) and has the range to cover tight ends and running backs.