Standout offensive tackle Patrick Paul became the first UH player selected in the 2024 NFL Draft after being selected 55th overall by the Miami Dolphins Saturday night.
Paul is the highest-drafted offensive player from Houston since wide receiver Donnie Avery was picked 33rd overall in 2008 as well as the highest-drafted offensive player from the Dana Holgorsen era.
The local Jersey Village product saw little action in his first two years but became a full-time starter in 2021 and did not miss a start for his final three seasons, allowing five sacks his entire career. Paul earned back-to-back All-AAC honors in 2021 and 2022 and helped UH to a 12-2 record in the latter season.