Where is Cody Paul Now? What Happened to Cody Paul?
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Updated Jul 12, 2024
Where is Cody Paul Now?
As of now, it is officially unknown where exactly Cody Paul is and what is he doing as he stay away from the spotlight for a long time. He is a footballer who played in the NFL and gained popularity for his undersize. In 2022, reports circulated that he was pursuing a teaching degree and plans to teach elementary education. The reports also suggest that he had been coaching middle school football for the past years. He must be in his late 20s.
Who is Cody Paul?
Cody Paul is a former undersized running back known for his exceptional cutting abilities. Over time, he has developed into a powerful blocker and has returned as a statistical leader on his team. He was also recognized as a potential leader in the locker room and played a key role in leading the kick return unit.
Cody Paul is the son of Midelle Collins and Gary Collins. He gained widespread recognition at the age of 12 as a Pop Warner player when his highlight film went viral on YouTube, amassing over 11 million views. His impressive skills and agility on the field captivated a national audience, marking the beginning of his journey in the spotlight.
What Happened to Cody Paul?
Cody Paul, known for his viral Pop Warner highlights, went on to have a successful football career despite being undersized. After high school, he played at Chadron State College, where he achieved nearly 1,000 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns. He later played arena football with the Bismarck Bucks. But suddenly he vanished, and since 2015 no official records about him. He is living his life privately.
Cody Paul Career
Cody began his journey at Chadron State by redshirting his first season. Despite this, he made a strong impression, earning the Offensive Service Team MVP and showcasing his talent during the annual spring game.
He took advantage of his opportunities, rushing for 273 yards on just 33 carries, averaging an impressive 8.3 yards per carry. His performance led to him being recognized as the strongest player (pound-for-pound) on the team during the spring of 2014.
In his sophomore season, Cody continued to excel, finishing second on the team with 83 carries for 540 yards. He was named to the All-Conference First Team as a kick returner, accumulating 631 yards on 22 returns. With a total of 1,211 all-purpose yards, he rushed for four touchdowns and was honored as an Omaha World-Herald All-Star. Notably, he also broke Danny Woodhead’s shuttle drill record.
Despite battling injuries, Cody led the team with an average of 6.0 yards per carry. He shone as a kick returner, averaging 28.8 yards per attempt and recording a season-long kickoff return of 47 yards during a win against Black Hills State. He finished the season with an impressive average of 102.4 all-purpose yards per game.
Before college, Cody established himself as a standout player in high school. He rushed for 1,260 yards and scored 21 touchdowns in his senior season, earning accolades as his league's Offensive Player of the Year. He also received all-county and all-league honors and ran for over 700 yards as a junior. In addition to his on-field success, Cody demonstrated strength and athleticism, bench pressing 310 pounds and being a member of his high school’s 1,200-pound club.
