David Paulson

Receptions	13
Receiving yards	153
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

David Paulson
	Paulson with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2013
No. 81
Position	Tight end
Personal information
Born	February 22, 1989; Renton, Washington, U.S.
Listed height	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight	246 lb (112 kg)
Career information
High school	Auburn Riverside (WA)
College	Oregon
NFL draft	2012: 7th round, 240th overall pick
Career history
	Pittsburgh Steelers (2012–2013); San Diego Chargers (2014–2015)*;
	* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
	First-team All-Pac-10 (2010); Second-team All-Pac-12 (2011);
Career NFL statistics
Receptions
Receptions	13
Receiving yards	153
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

David Joshua Paulson (born February 22, 1989) is an American former professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected in the seventh round, 240th overall, by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2012 NFL draft.^[1] He played college football for the Oregon Ducks.

Professional career

Paulson was released by the Steelers on August 30, 2014, for final roster cuts before the start of the 2014 season.^[2]

On November 27, 2014, Paulson was signed to the practice squad of the San Diego Chargers.^[3]

^ "2012 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
^ Quick, Jason (August 30, 2014). "Local NFL cuts: David Paulson let go by Pittsburgh Steelers, Dallas Cowboys cut Terrance Mitchell". oregonlive. Retrieved February 14, 2026.
^ Skager, Shawn (November 25, 2014). "Paulson catches on with San Diego Chargers practice squad". Auburn Reporter. Retrieved August 16, 2025.