Karl Paymah

Karl Paymah

Paymah at 49ers training camp in August 2010
No. 24, 41
Position:	Cornerback
Personal information
Born:	(1982-11-29) November 29, 1982 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:	195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school:	Culver City (Culver City, California)
College:	Washington State
NFL draft:	2005 / round: 3 / pick: 76
Career history
Denver Broncos (2005–2008) Minnesota Vikings (2009) San Francisco 49ers (2010)* Houston Texans (2010) Saskatchewan Roughriders (2012)*
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles: 130 Forced fumbles: 1 Fumble recoveries: 2 Pass deflections: 14 Interceptions: 3 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Karl Paymah (born November 29, 1982) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). Paymah was last signed to the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was selected by the Denver Broncos in the third round of the 2005 NFL draft. He played college football for the Washington State Cougars.

Paymah has also been a member of the Minnesota Vikings, San Francisco 49ers, and the Houston Texans

Early life

While attending Culver City High School in Culver City, California, Paymah was a two-sport standout in both football and track. In football, he won two varsity letters as both a wide receiver and a defensive back, and won first-team All-Ocean League honors as a defensive back.

College career

Karl Paymah attended Washington State University and was a letterman in football. In football, he ended his career there with three interceptions, 129 tackles, and 21 pass deflections.

Professional career

Denver Broncos

Paymah was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the third round of the 2005 NFL draft. In four years with the team he played in 60 games, recording 101 tackles and three interceptions.

Minnesota Vikings

Paymah signed with the Minnesota Vikings on March 14, 2009; the deal was reportedly worth $1.55 million for one year.

San Francisco 49ers

On March 17, 2010, Paymah signed a one-year deal with the San Francisco 49ers. On September 3, he was cut by the 49ers.

Houston Texans

Paymah signed with the Houston Texans on September 28, 2010.

NFL career statistics

Legend
Bold	Career high

Regular season

Year	Team	Games		Tackles					Interceptions					Fumbles
		GP	GS	Cmb	Solo	Ast	Sck	TFL	Int	Yds	TD	Lng	PD	FF	FR	Yds	TD
2005	DEN	13	0	14	11	3	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2006	DEN	16	0	26	23	3	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	1	0	0
2007	DEN	15	3	22	20	2	0.0	0	2	0	0	0	5	0	0	0	0
2008	DEN	16	2	39	35	4	0.0	1	1	13	0	13	5	0	1	0	0
2009	MIN	12	2	27	24	3	0.0	1	0	0	0	0	2	1	0	0	0
2010	HOU	2	0	2	2	0	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
		74	7	130	115	15	0.0	2	3	13	0	13	14	1	2	0	0

Playoffs

Year	Team	Games		Tackles					Interceptions					Fumbles
		GP	GS	Cmb	Solo	Ast	Sck	TFL	Int	Yds	TD	Lng	PD	FF	FR	Yds	TD
2005	DEN	2	0	1	1	0	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
		2	0	1	1	0	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

External links

• Denver Broncos bio
• Washington State Cougars bio