Bryce Paup
National Football League

Linebacker/Defensive End

Green Bay, Minnesota, Jacksonville, Buffalo

University of Northern Iowa

4x NFL All-Pro


I dreamed of making the NFL, admiring the Cowboys' Roger Staubach. He always found a way to win, and he knew Christ as His personal Lord and Savior. My parents were also role models, teaching me to make decisions that honored God.

I asked Christ into my heart at age 4, but I haven't always stood firm in my faith. For a few months in college, I ran around with the guys and grew miserable. But God drew me back to church and Himself. I rededicated my life to Christ, once more being forgiven through His death on the cross.

While leading in sacks my second year in the NFL, I became proud. But I tore my calf muscle and instantly sat. The next year I was benched and thought my career was over. God humbled me, got my attention, and again led me to fix my eyes on Him.

He loves me not because I play in the NFL, but because I'm special in Christ.

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