28 Facts About Paul Worrilow

Paul Eric Worrilow is a former American football linebacker.

Paul Worrilow played college football for the University of Delaware where he was recognized as an All-American, and became one of the program's most decorated athletes.

Paul Worrilow's mother was born in Wallingford, Connecticut and his father was born in Chester, Pennsylvania.

Paul Worrilow was redshirted his first year due to a defensive scheme change, and ultimately turned down interest from the Arkansas Razorbacks to return to Delaware in the spring of 2008 and walk on the Blue Hens football squad.

Paul Worrilow immediately drew attention during his first spring at Delaware, earning a starting spot the following fall as a redshirt freshman along with a team scholarship as a walk-on.

Additionally, Paul Worrilow earned the MVP award for the 2012 season and the prestigious 2013 Edgar Johnson award for exhibiting qualities of hard work, dedication, leadership, fairness, and striving for excellence.

Paul Worrilow was signed as a free agent after the 2013 NFL draft by the Atlanta Falcons eventually making the final 53-man roster for the 2013 season.

Paul Worrilow ended the 2013 NFL season as the Falcons' leading tackler, landing him a spot on Mel Kiper, Jr.

Paul Worrilow ended the 2014 NFL season again leading the Falcons in tackles at 143 tackles, two sacks, two forced fumbles, three passes deflected.

In February 2014, Worrilow received the John J Brady Delaware Athlete of the Year Award from the Delaware Sportswriters and Broadcasters Association.

Paul Worrilow ended the 2015 NFL season again leading the Falcons in tackles at 95 tackles, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, two interceptions, four passes deflected.

On March 10,2017, Paul Worrilow signed with the Detroit Lions.

Paul Worrilow recovered a muffed punt in a Week 17 matchup against the Green Bay Packers.

On May 22,2018, Paul Worrilow tore his ACL on the first day of OTAs, ending his season.

Paul Worrilow was officially placed on injured reserve on June 13,2018.

On January 30,2019, Paul Worrilow signed a one-year contract extension with the Eagles.

Paul Worrilow was released by the Eagles on August 18,2019.

Paul Worrilow signed with the Baltimore Ravens on August 23,2019.

Paul Worrilow requested his release from the team the next day to decide his future in the NFL.

Paul Worrilow worked out for the Eagles on September 10 and October 8,2019, and for the New York Jets on November 1,2019.

On November 5,2019, Paul Worrilow was signed by the New York Jets.

On September 16,2020, Paul Worrilow was signed to the New York Jets practice squad, but was released on September 22, he then retired from his professional playing career.

Paul Worrilow was inducted into the Delaware Sports Hall of Fame in 2023.

Paul Worrilow trained throughout his childhood at the Stay Real Football Camp in Wilmington, Delaware.

Paul Worrilow attended Concord High School in Wilmington, Delaware where he led the Concord Raiders to the 2006 state Division II title and a berth in the state semifinals in 2005 and 2007.

Paul Worrilow made the 2006 First Team All-State on both offense and defense, the 2007 second team All-State as Fullback and first team All-State, and was named Delaware's "2007 Defensive Player of the Year".

On May 25,2011, over the course of 6 hours, Paul Worrilow's blood was then removed through a needle in one arm and passed through a machine that separates out the blood-forming cells, returning it back through a vein in his other arm.

Paul Worrilow has yet to meet the woman who received his donation.