1. Niles Paul was born on August 9,1989 and is an American former professional football tight end who played eight seasons in the National Football League.
23 Facts About Niles Paul
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Niles Paul 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.
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Niles Paul was one of 58 players who were selected as a Parade All-American.
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Niles Paul averaged 19.5 yards on 32 receptions and caught 10 touchdown passes as a junior, and averaged 25.6 yards per kickoff return.
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Niles Paul averaged nearly 18 yards per reception, and averaged better than 18 yards per punt return.
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Niles Paul was invited to play at the US Army All-American Game in San Antonio, Texas, and he led the West team in receiving yards.
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Niles Paul was regarded as the top prospect in the state of Nebraska in 2007, and was NU's first signee from Omaha North since 1998.
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Niles Paul was regarded as one of the top 20 receiving prospects in the country by both Rivals.
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Niles Paul played for the University of Nebraska football team from 2007 to 2010.
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Niles Paul finished his college career with 103 receptions for 1,532 yards and 5 touchdowns.
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Niles Paul was signed to a four-year contract on July 29,2011.
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Niles Paul made his NFL debut in Week 1 against the New York Giants.
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In Week 3 against the St Louis Rams, he made an impressive hit on Austin Pettis during a punt return that caused him to lose the ball, but Niles Paul was penalized for an illegal tackle.
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On October 5,2011, Niles Paul was fined $20,000 for a helmet-to-helmet hit on Pettis.
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In Week 7 against the Carolina Panthers, Niles Paul had his first career start as well as made his first two career catches.
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Niles Paul would get his first start at fullback in Week 12 against the San Francisco 49ers due to Young being inactive because of injury.
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Niles Paul made a name for himself by accumulating 21 catches for 313 yards and 1 touchdown prior to suffering a helmet-to-helmet hit in a Week 4 Thursday Night Football game by New York Giants defensive back Quentin Demps.
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Immediately after impact, Niles Paul displayed the classic fencing response, a symptom of a serious concussion.
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Niles Paul suffered a season-ending ankle fracture dislocation during the first preseason game against the Cleveland Browns.
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On November 8,2016, Niles Paul was placed on injured reserve after suffering a knee injury in Week 8 against the Cincinnati Bengals.
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On March 15,2018, Niles Paul signed a two-year contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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Niles Paul was placed on injured reserve on October 16,2018, with a knee injury.
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On July 26,2019, Niles Paul signed a one-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers, but was released on August 2,2019.