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2026 Football Roster

27 Du’Wayne Paulhill Jr.

  • Position Defensive Backs
  • Height 6-2
  • Weight 205
  • Class Graduate Student
  • Hometown Bryan, TX

Biography

2026 (Senior – UAPB):
Transferred to the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff after competing at both Lamar University and East Central University, bringing valuable experience and physicality to the Golden Lions' secondary.

2025 (Junior – East Central):
Started all 10 games at safety and finished among the Tigers' leading tacklers with 46 total tackles (21 solo, 25 assisted), 3.0 tackles for loss, and one pass breakup. Recorded a career-high 11 tackles against Southwestern Oklahoma State and added nine tackles versus Southern Arkansas. Also posted seven tackles and 1.0 tackle for loss against Arkansas Tech, five tackles and 1.5 tackles for loss against Oklahoma Baptist, and four tackles against both Harding and Henderson State. Established himself as one of East Central's most dependable defensive backs while contributing consistently throughout the season.

Lamar Career (2022–24):
Appeared in 14 career games with two starts while competing at the NCAA Division I FCS level. Totaled 29 tackles (13 solo, 16 assisted) and two pass breakups during his three seasons with the Cardinals.
As a sophomore in 2023, Paulhill played in 10 games, recording six total tackles, including a season-high three tackles at UL Monroe.
During his freshman season in 2022, he appeared in four games with two starts, totaling 23 tackles (13 solo) and two pass breakups. He recorded a season-high nine tackles against Prairie View A&M and added seven tackles against New Mexico State.
He remained a member of the Cardinals' program during the 2024 season before transferring to East Central.

College Career:
Throughout his collegiate career at Lamar University and East Central University, Paulhill has appeared in 24 games, recording 75 total tackles, 3.0 tackles for loss, and 2 pass breakups, and has developed into a physical, experienced defensive back capable of contributing in multiple roles within the secondary.

High School:
Graduated from Bryan High School in Bryan, Texas, where he established himself as one of the area's top defensive backs. He earned First Team All-District honors at safety and was a two-time All-District selection. During his junior season, Paulhill recorded 70 tackles, 10 pass breakups, and one interception, earning the opportunity to continue his collegiate career at Lamar University.
 

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