Paul received a fourth round grade at the highest by Lance Zierlein of the NFL Network. He finished with a team-high 88 tackles including 11 stops behind the line of scrimmage. Paul also broke up four passes. He sat out the Gator Bowl against Duke in preparation for the 2025 NFL Draft.

The Los Angeles Rams have done a complete 180 on the NFL draft. Previously laughing in the face of the event, the Rams thought they were too cool for the NFL offseason's marquee event. From flashy draft houses to openly adopting a slogan of " (expletive) them picks," there is no arguing that the strategy worked.

"The Rams ranked 11th in PFSN’s Offense+ rankings last year despite Stafford finishing 22nd among quarterbacks. A more typical season from him could vault Los Angeles into the top-five range, and that might be even likelier if Terrance Ferguson (LA’s first selection of the 2025 draft) can make an impact out of the gates.