Christopher Paul Jr.

HIGH SCHOOL: Rated a consensus three-star prospect by 247Sports, Rivals and ESPN … Rated the No. 22 inside linebacker in his class … Ranked the No. 61 player in Georgia by Rivals … Played linebacker and running back for head coach Brad Barber at Crisp County High School … As a senior, made 91 total tackles in 11 games and added 20.0 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks … Also forced one fumble and blocked one punt … Offensively, rushed eight times for 67 yards (8.4 ypc) and a touchdown and made four grabs for 57 yards (14.3 ypc) and a touchdown … As a junior, made 157 tackles with 10.0 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks, leading Crisp County to an 11-4 record … He also rushed 13 times for 113 yards (8.7 ypc) and three touchdowns and also made 10 catches for 112 yards (11.2 ypc) and two touchdowns … As a sophomore, recorded 92 tackles, 12.0 tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks, while reaching the state championship game … CHOSE ARKANSAS OVER: Nebraska, Cincinnati, Louisville, Tennessee and others.

2019: Helped Crisp County to an 11-4 record and Georgia AAA state runner-up finish as a junior.