SMU Mustangs#- · DE Nelson Paul
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- Former player
Nelson Paul played DE for SMU. In the 2023 season he had 22 tackles and 4.5 sacks over 11 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Nelson Paul career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | SMU | 11 | 22 | 4.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | SMU | 12 | 43 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | SMU | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | SMU | 7 | 19 | 3.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | SMU | 10 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Career | 45 | 101 | 15 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Season totals, 2019 to 2023. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Career timeline
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Nelson Paul: SMU DE profile and stats
Nelson Paul is a DE for SMU. This profile tracks Nelson Paul's season stats and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the SMU roster, the ACC players hub and the conference schedule. To see where SMU sits in the race, check the live ACC standings.
Nelson Paul in the news
All newsRecapSMU beat Boston College 25-16 (Week 5, 2026)SMU beat Boston College 25-16 at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. Now SMU is 4-1, 2-1 in ACC play, and Boston College is 2-3, 0-2 in ACC play.2026-10-03RecapSMU beat Missouri State 34-24 (Week 4, 2026)SMU beat Missouri State 34-24 at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. Now SMU is 3-1, 1-1 in ACC play, and Missouri State is 1-3.2026-09-26RecapSMU beat UC Davis 56-10 (Week 2, 2026)SMU beat UC Davis 56-10 at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. Now SMU is 2-0, 1-0 in ACC play, and UC Davis is 0-1.2026-09-12
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Nelson Paul play for?
Nelson Paul plays for SMU at DE.
What position does Nelson Paul play?
Nelson Paul is a DE for SMU.