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Paul Oliver
S #27
Height:
5-10
Weight:
210
Age:
27
College:
Georgia
Hometown:
Kennesaw, GA
Experience:
5

Quick Stats (2011):

TCKL
18
SCK
0.0
FF
1
INT
1
Career Stats
Season Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
G GS Total Solo Ast Sck SFTY PDef Int Yds Avg Lng TDs FF FR
TOTAL 144 113 31 1.0 0 11 4 56 -- 34 0 2 3
2011 SD 13 1 18 15 3 0.0 -- 4 1 7 -- 7 0 1 --
2010 SD 16 8 62 47 15 0.0 -- 3 1 15 -- 15 0 1 2
2009 SD 16 3 49 38 11 1.0 0 3 1 34 -- 34 0 0 1
2008 SD 12 0 15 13 2 0.0 -- 1 1 0 -- 0 0 0 --
2007 SD 0 0 0 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Recent Games
WK Opp Result Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
Total Solo Ast Sck SFTY PDef Int Yds Avg Lng TDs FF FR
3 KC W 20-17 0 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
4 MIA W 26-16 0 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
5 @DEN W 29-24 0 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
7 @NYJ L 21-27 0 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
8 @KC L 20-23 1 1 0 0.0 -- 0 -- -- -- -- -- 0 --
9 GB L 38-45 1 1 0 0.0 -- 0 -- -- -- -- -- 0 --
10 OAK L 17-24 7 5 2 0.0 -- 2 1 7 -- 7 0 0 --
11 @CHI L 20-31 2 2 0 0.0 -- 0 -- -- -- -- -- 0 --
12 DEN L 13-16 5 4 1 0.0 -- 2 -- -- -- -- -- 1 --
13 @JAC W 38-14 0 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
14 BUF W 37-10 0 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
15 BAL W 34-14 1 1 0 0.0 -- 0 -- -- -- -- -- 0 --
16 @DET L 10-38 0 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
17 @OAK W 38-26 1 1 0 0.0 -- 0 -- -- -- -- -- 0 --

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Bio

Oliver (5-10, 210) is a five-year free safety in his fifth year with the Chargers.

TRANSACTION HISTORY: Fourth-round draft choice by San Diego in the 2007 Supplemental Draft...signed  four-year contract thru 2010, July 24, 2007...signed with New Orleans, Aug. 4, 2011...placed on “Reserve-Injured” Sept. 3...released Sept. 13...signed with Chargers, Sept. 22.

2011: Gave the Chargers a shot at a game-tying drive with an interception off Carson Palmer deep in San Diego territory early in the fourth quarter Week 10 against Oakland

2010: Great play to punch ball from arms of Deion Branch just before crossing goal line on what was going to be 42-yard touchdown...instead ball rolled through end zone for safety...game ball after sealing Nov. 7 win in Houston (29-23) with interception at Chargers’ nine-yard line with just over 1:00 left in fourth quarter...was Chargers’ first interception in five games and came at perfect time. 2009: First-career touchdown on 40-yard fumble return vs. Kansas City Nov. 29...first-career sack vs. Philadelphia Nov. 15...pressure and quarterback hit led to Quentin Jammer third-quarter interception in Divisional Playoffs vs. New York Jets. 2008: First-career interception in end zone to erase late second-quarter drive in Dec. 28 AFC West clinching win vs. Denver. 2007: Inactive for all games, including playoffs.

COLLEGE: Career-high nine tackles and three for loss in 2006 Chick-fil-A Bowl win vs. No. 14 Virginia Tech...sealed ’06 wins vs. Ole Miss and No. 16 Georgia Tech with fourth-quarter interceptions...Most Improved Defensive Player as sophomore…Iron Man Award as redshirt frosh for perfect attendance at practice and workouts…94 career tackles, seven picks, three sacks and 8.5 tackles for loss...redshirted in 2003... played at Georgia from 2003-06…majored in housing.  

PERSONAL: Born in Kennesaw, Georgia…All-America with 12 career interceptions at Harrison High School in Kennesaw.

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Recent Articles

  • Position Preview: Safeties

    By Christopher Smith, Chargers.com - Posted Jul 19, 2010

    Young group lacks experience behind Weddle but hopes to convert enthusiasm into winning results.

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Recent Videos

  • Palmer picked off

    Palmer picked off

    (00:00:25:10) By NFL.com - Posted Nov 10, 2011

    Raiders QB Carson Palmer is intercepted by S Paul Oliver on the 5-yard line to end a Raiders drive in the 4th quarter.

  • WK 9 Can't-Miss Play: Oliver's all over it

    WK 9 Can't-Miss Play: Oliver's all over it

    (00:00:32:12) By NFL.com - Posted Nov 7, 2010

    Chargers safety Paul Oliver picks off a tipped pass to secure a Week 9 victory over the Texans.

  • Touchdown to touchback

    Touchdown to touchback

    (00:00:50:22) By NFL.com - Posted Sep 26, 2010

    Seahawks WR Deion Branch loses the ball at the 1-yard line and it bounces through the back of the end zone.

  • Playmaker Paul Oliver

    Playmaker Paul Oliver

    (2:09) By Scott Yoffe - Posted Aug 19, 2010

    Safety Paul Oliver has become a big-play maker in the Chargers' secondary

  • Hanie fumble

    Hanie fumble

    (00:00:59:05) By NFL.com - Posted Aug 14, 2010

    Bears QB Caleb Hanie fumbles the ball after he his hit by two defenders, Chargers CB Paul Oliver recovers the fumble.

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Photos

  • Redskins Chargers Football Fred Davis, Paul Oliver

    Redskins Chargers Football Fred Davis, Paul Oliver

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    Washington Redskins tight end Fred Davis has his face mask yanked by San Diego Chargers cornerback Paul Oliver while gaining 15 yards on a pass reception during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Park)
  • Fans: Chargers vs. Cowboys

    Fans: Chargers vs. Cowboys

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    The Chargers kept their December magic alive and in the process came a step closer to earning the opportunity to play in January as they delivered a 20-17 victory over the Cowboys. (Credit: San Diego Chargers) NOTE: mandatory photo credit and link to www.chargers.com
  • Chargers Cowboys Football Roy E. Williams, Paul Oliver, Steve Gregory

    Chargers Cowboys Football Roy E. Williams, Paul Oliver, Steve Gregory

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    Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Roy E. Williams (11) is brought down by San Diego Chargers cornerback Steve Gregory, left, and cornerback Paul Oliver (27) after making a reception during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009 in Arlington, Texas. The Chargers won 20-17. (AP Photo/Sharon Ellman)
  • Chiefs vs. Chargers

    Chiefs vs. Chargers

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    The Chargers had a season-high four takeaways Sunday which resulted in 28 points and they held Kansas City to 284 total yards in a 43-14 San Diego victory. (Credit: San Diego Chargers) NOTE: mandatory photo credit and link to www.chargers.com
  • Chiefs vs. Chargers

    Chiefs vs. Chargers

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    The Chargers had a season-high four takeaways Sunday which resulted in 28 points and they held Kansas City to 284 total yards in a 43-14 San Diego victory. (Credit: San Diego Chargers) NOTE: mandatory photo credit and link to www.chargers.com
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