Mike Paulus
Mike Paulus

Player Profile
Class:
RS Freshman

Hometown:
Syracuse, N.Y.

High School:
Christian Brothers Academy

Height / Weight:
6-5 / 215

Position:
Quarterback

Redshirted in 2007 • With T.J. Yates sidelined for spring practice with an ankle injury, Paulus should see considerable action this spring.

High School: SuperPrep All-America • Ranked the No. 1 player in New York by SuperPrep • Ranked the No. 4 pro-style quarterback in the country by Rivals.com • Considered the No. 7 quarterback in the country by PrepStar • Named the New York state Gatorade Player of the Year • Member of Tom Lemming's All-America team • Ranked the No. 10 quarterback in the country by Scout.com • Considered the No. 15 quarterback in the country by SuperPrep • Completed 58 percent of his passes for 2,304 yards and 29 touchdowns as a senior • Led team to an 11-1 record as a junior, falling in the state semifinals • Completed 131 of 234 attempts for 2,084 yards and 23 touchdowns and nine interceptions • Earned third-team all-state honors as a junior • Coached by Joe Casamente • His brother, Greg, plays point guard for Duke's basketball team • Brothers David, Matt and Danny played football at Georgetown where his other brother, Chris, is a linebacker • Son of Denise and David Paulus • Born October 12, 1988.