Patrick Paul

Patrick Martin Paul (born November 1, 2001) is an American professional football offensive tackle for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). Paul played college football at Houston and was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the second round of 2024 NFL draft. He is the grandson of the former Nigerian president Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi and the younger brother of NFL guard Chris Paul.

Early life Paul was born on November 1, 2001, in Houston, Texas. He lived with his family in Nigeria, his parents' homeland, for two and a half years before moving back to Houston. Paul attended Jersey Village High School, spending his sophomore year at Cypress Creek High School. Paul was rated a three-star recruit and committed to play college football at Houston.

College career Paul redshirted his true freshman season with the Houston Cougars, but did start the final three games of the season. He started the first two games of his redshirt freshman season before it was ended by a foot injury. He repeated as a first team All-AAC selection as a redshirt sophomore. Paul considered entering the 2023 NFL draft, but ultimately decided to return to Houston for the 2023 season.

Professional career

Paul was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the second round (55th overall) of 2024 NFL draft. Paul signed his four-year rookie contract on June 11, 2024.

Personal life Paul's grandfather is Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi, who served as the President of Nigeria in 1966 before being assassinated.