| Paul Quessenberry | |
| Position: | Tight end |
| Birth Date: | January 8, 1992 |
| Birth Place: | La Jolla, California, U.S. |
| Height Ft: | 6 |
| Height In: | 2 |
| Weight Lbs: | 251 |
| High School: | La Costa Canyon (Carlsbad, California) |
| College: | Navy (2011–2014) |
| Undraftedyear: | 2015 |
| Pastteams: | |
| Statlabel1: | Receptions |
| Statlabel2: | Receiving yards |
| Statlabel3: | Receiving average |
| Statlabel4: | Receiving touchdowns |
Paul Quessenberry (born January 8, 1992) is an American football tight end who is a free agent. He played college football at Navy.
After earning a Bachelor of Science degree in general science from the United States Naval Academy, Quessenberry served for five years as a rifle platoon and weapons platoon commander in the United States Marine Corps.[1] He also served as deputy director of the 1st Marine Division school.[2]
Quessenberry signed with the New England Patriots on August 22, 2020, after serving five years in the Marine Corps. He was released on September 4, signed with the New England practice squad on September 6, and was released on September 9, 2020.[3]
Quessenberry signed with the Houston Texans on February 8, 2021, to a one-year contract.[4] He was waived on August 31.[5] Quessenberry was later signed to the practice squad.[6] He made his NFL debut in week 16 against the Los Angeles Chargers, appearing on 18 snaps in the 41–29 win.[7] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Texans on January 11, 2022.[8]
On August 30, 2022, Quessenberry was waived by the Texans and re-signed to the practice squad.[9] He was released on September 7.[10]
Quessenberry's brothers both play in the NFL. His younger brother, Scott Quessenberry, was the 155th overall pick in the fifth round of the 2018 NFL draft by the Los Angeles Chargers. His older brother, David Quessenberry, was drafted in the sixth round as the 176th overall pick in the 2013 NFL draft by the Houston Texans.[11]