Gio Paez, DT, LSU | 2025 NFL Draft Prospect Zoom Interview

Gio Paez is a DL prospect out of LSU. Most of his starts are at the nose 0-tech position, and he’s shown the ability to play any DL position in a 3-4 or 4-3 scheme. He spent the 2024 season playing for LSU and previously played at Wisconsin. Paez possesses solid size and athleticism and showcases quality experience playing against elite-level competition. He displays a solid motor and prides himself on his ability to stop the run. Paez has an interesting story about how he’s overcome being diagnosed with Asperger’s and becoming one of the top players in the SEC. Take a moment to meet him in this interview.
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