Paul Irons facts for kids
| Born: | December 23, 1983 New Orleans, Louisiana |
|---|---|
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | TE |
| College | Florida State University |
| High school | St. Augustine (New Orleans, Louisiana) |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2005 | Cleveland Browns |
| 2008–2010 | Team Michigan (AAFL)* |
| *Season postponed indefinitely | |
Paul Irons, born on December 23, 1983, is a former American football player. He played as a tight end. A tight end is a player who can block for running plays and also catch passes like a receiver. Paul Irons played for Team Michigan in the All American Football League. Before that, he was part of the Cleveland Browns in the National Football League (NFL). He also played college football for Florida State University.
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Paul Irons's Football Journey
College Football Days
Paul Irons went to Florida State University. There, he played for their college football team, the Florida State Seminoles. Playing in college is a big step for many athletes hoping to play professionally.
Playing in the NFL
After college, Paul Irons joined the Cleveland Browns. He played for them in the 2005 NFL season. The NFL is the highest level of professional American football. It's where many of the best players compete.
All American Football League
Later in his career, from 2008 to 2010, Paul Irons played for Team Michigan. This team was part of the All American Football League (AAFL). The AAFL was a professional football league. However, its season was postponed indefinitely, meaning it didn't fully take off.
A Family of Football Players
Paul Irons comes from a family with many talented football players. Several of his cousins and uncles also played in the NFL. This shows how football talent can run in families!
- Grant Irons
- Gerald Irons
- David Irons
- Kenny Irons
Another cousin, Jarrett Irons, was also a very successful player. He was an All-American linebacker for the Michigan Wolverines football team in college. Being an All-American means he was recognized as one of the best players in the country for his position.
Beyond the Football Field
After his playing career, Paul Irons continued to be involved in his community. He volunteers as the Associate Director of Community Outreach for Abandon Productions. This role involves helping connect with people and support community programs.
External links
- Paul Irons's profile at NFL.com
- Paul Irons's page at DatabaseFootball.com
