Paul Kruger

Baltimore Ravens 57th pick

DE ·

Utah · 2009–2016

114

Games

145

Solo Tackles

Sacks

Interceptions

Paul Kruger is a former defensive end out of Utah, selected by the Baltimore Ravens with the 57th overall pick (round 2) in the 2009 NFL Draft. He played 114 regular-season games from 2009 to 2016, with the Baltimore Ravens, Cleveland Browns and New Orleans Saints.

Draft Details

Year

2009

Round

Round 2

Pick

57th overall

Team

Baltimore Ravens

Position

College

Utah

Paul Kruger Career Stats

Primary starter for 4 seasons.
Ranks 5th in the 2009 draft class in sacks (35).

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	TFL	Sacks	QB Hits	INT	PD	FF
2009	BAL	7	3	7	0	0	0	1	3	0
2010	BAL	4	1	0	0	1	1	0	2	0
2011	BAL	14	11	3	0	5.5	11	0	2	0
2012	BAL	15	22	12	11	9	14	1	6	1
2013	CLE	16	23	21	5	4.5	9	0	5	2
2014	CLE	16	32	17	12	11	17	0	4	4
2015	CLE	14	15	11	5	2.5	8	0	0	0
2016	NO	15	18	5	5	1.5	9	0	1	1
Career		101	125	76	38	35	69	2	23	8

G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.

Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026

NFL Combine Results

Height

6-4

Weight

263 lbs

40-Yard Dash

4.79s

Bench Press

24 reps

Vertical Jump

32.5"

Broad Jump

108"

3-Cone Drill

7.52s

Shuttle

4.47s

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