At Navy: Enters the fall battling Joshua Jones for third on the depth chart at defensive end ... has good size and strength ... has earned one varsity letter.
2010: Played in every game, including making his collegiate debut in the Mids' opener against Maryland as a member of the special teams unit ... contributed a career-high three tackles in Navy's win over East Carolina.
2009: Did not see any varsity action.
High School / Personal: A 2009 graduate of Legacy High School, Paulson was a four-sport standout earning letters in basketball (2), football (2), track & field (2) and rugby (1) ... two-time all-conference and all-region selection who was named All-State (Colo.) his senior year ... an all-academic selection in both football and basketball ... enjoys volunteering in his spare time, including at the senior center at home during the summer months ... son of Mike and Terry Paulson ... majoring in oceanography.