Defense & Fumbles
- * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader
| Games | Def Interceptions | Fumbles | ||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Age | Tm | Pos | No. | G | GS | Int | Yds | TD | Lng | PD | FF | Fmb | FR | Yds | TD | Sk | Sfty | AV | Awards |
| 1961 | 24 | NYT | FS | 40 | 14 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 6 | ||||
| 1962 | 25 | NYT | LCB/RCB/FS | 40 | 14 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 7 | ||||
| 1963 | 26 | NYJ | RCB/SS | 40 | 14 | 13 | 6 | 114 | 0 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 6 | ||||
| 1964* | 27 | NYJ | SS | 40 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 157 | 1 | 42 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 13 | AP2, PB | |||
| 1965* | 28 | NYJ | SS/FS | 40 | 14 | 13 | 7 | 72 | 0 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 14 | AP2, PB | |||
| 1966 | 29 | NYJ | FS/SS | 40 | 14 | 10 | 0 | 0.5 | 4 | |||||||||||
| Career | 84 | 78 | 29 | 343 | 1 | 47 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.5 | 50 | ||||||||
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Dainard Paulson?
Dainard Paulson is 86 years old.
When was Dainard Paulson born?
Dainard Paulson was born on May 15, 1937.
Where was Dainard Paulson born?
Dainard Paulson was born in Los Angeles, CA.
How tall is Dainard Paulson?
Dainard Paulson is 6-0 (183 cm) tall.
How much did Dainard Paulson weigh when playing?
Dainard Paulson weighed 190 lbs (86 kg) when playing.
Is Dainard Paulson in the Hall of Fame?
Dainard Paulson has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.
How many games did Dainard Paulson play?
Dainard Paulson played 84 games over his career.
How many interception return yards did Dainard Paulson have?
Dainard Paulson had 343 interception return yards over his career.
How many Super Bowls has Dainard Paulson won?
Dainard Paulson has never won a Super Bowl.
When did Dainard Paulson retire?
Dainard Paulson last played in 1966.
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