He played college football at Houston, earning all-conference honors in 2023 before being selected by the Miami Dolphins in the second round of 2024 NFL draft.
He is the grandson of the former Nigerian president Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi and the younger brother of NFL offensive guard Chris Paul.
[1] He lived with his family in Nigeria, his parents' homeland, for two and a half years before moving back to Houston.
[3] Paul started all 14 of the Cougars' games at left tackle in 2021 and was named first team All-American Athletic Conference.
[6] Paul considered entering the 2023 NFL draft, but ultimately decided to return to Houston for the 2023 season.