Niles Paul

Niles Paul (born August 9, 1989) is an American football tight end for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected in the fifth round of the 2011 NFL Draft as a wide receiver. He played college football at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.

Early years

Paul attended Omaha North High School in Omaha, Nebraska, where he was a three-sport star in football, track and basketball. In football, Paul helped North to a 9-2 record and a trip to the Class A state quarterfinals. He was named a first-team All-Nebraska and first-team All-Metro selection by the Omaha World-Herald and a first-team Super-State pick by the Lincoln Journal Star. He was also one of 58 players who were selected as a Parade All-American. Paul averaged 19.5 yards on 32 receptions and caught 10 touchdown passes as a junior, and also averaged 25.6 yards per kickoff return. As a senior, Paul hauled in 46 passes for 814 yards and 13 touchdowns for Coach Larry Martin. He averaged nearly 18 yards per reception, and also averaged better than 18 yards per punt return. Paul was invited to play at the U.S. Army All-American Game in San Antonio, Texas, and he led the West team in receiving yards.