Paul Oliver

Paul Oliver

Los Angeles Chargers 1st overall
S · Georgia

Paul Oliver is a former safety out of Georgia, selected by the Los Angeles Chargers with the 1st overall pick (round 4) in the 2007 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the San Diego Chargers, New Orleans Saints and San Diego Chargers.

Draft Details

Year
Round
Round 4
Pick
1st overall
Position
College

Paul Oliver Career Stats

Career Totals

Total tacklesSacksForced fumblesFumble recoveriesInterceptionsDefensive touchdowns
14511341

Career History

Born: Kennesaw, Georgia, U.S. · Height: 5-11 · Weight: 210 lb

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA) · Updated Sep 28, 2026

Draft Class Context

Paul Oliver was the 1st of 5 Ss selected in the 2007 draft. The 1st overall pick has been used 89 times in draft history. Its most productive selection was Peyton Manning in 1998, who played 277 games. Georgia had 4 players drafted in 2007, among them Quentin Moses and Martrez Milner. Career statistics for him are not currently held in this database; coverage is thinner for earlier draft classes.

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