Whitney Paul
American football player (1953–2025)
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Whitney Paul (October 8, 1953 – December 3, 2025) was an American professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for the Kansas City Chiefs and New Orleans Saints.[1] He played college football for the Colorado Buffaloes.[2]
PositionsLinebacker
Defensive end
Defensive end
BornOctober 8, 1953
Galveston, Texas, U.S.
Galveston, Texas, U.S.
DiedDecember 3, 2025 (aged 72)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
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| Positions | Linebacker Defensive end | ||||||||||
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| Born | October 8, 1953 Galveston, Texas, U.S. | ||||||||||
| Died | December 3, 2025 (aged 72) Houston, Texas, U.S. | ||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||||
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school | Ball (Galveston) | ||||||||||
| College | Colorado | ||||||||||
| NFL draft | 1976: 10th round, 277th overall pick | ||||||||||
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Paul died at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston on December 3, 2025, at the age of 72.[3]
