
Former UCF edge enforcer with a nonstop motor
In the 2026 season, Paul Carrington is being featured by UCF-connected coverage as a sharp, candid football voice with real insider credibility, thanks to his history as a Knights standout, assistant coach, and former NFL defensive end[3][4]. His differentiator is toughness: at UCF he was a productive sack artist and one of the team’s strongest players in the weight room, posting a 620-pound squat, 394-pound power clean, and 505-pound front squat in 2005[7]. If you want someone who understands defensive line play, accountability, and how to set a physical tone, Carrington fits the bill[1][6].