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Patrick Payton

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MISS
 7-1 13-2
UGA
 7-1 12-2
TXAM
 7-1 11-2
BAMA
 7-1 11-4
TEXAS
 6-2 10-3
OKLA
 6-2 10-3
VANDY
 6-2 10-3
MIZZOU
 4-4 8-5
TENN
 4-4 8-5
LSU
 3-5 7-6
UK
 2-6 5-7
FLA
 2-6 4-8
AUBURN
 1-7 5-7
MISSST
 1-7 5-8
SC
 1-7 4-8
ARK
 0-8 2-10
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Summary

Patrick Payton is a long-limbed, high-effort edge defender who uses his reach and consistent effort to disrupt offenses. A former ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year, he is particularly effective at using his height to bat down passes at the line of scrimmage. While he consistently pushes the pocket, he plays with a disciplined, blue-collar style that prioritizes technique over raw explosiveness.

About
  • 2023-24: Combined 25.5 TFL (led team in both seasons)
  • 2022 (Florida State): ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year
Strengths
  • Outstanding length and height to knock down passes at the line.
  • Consistent pursuit and effort through the whistle.
  • Stout at the point of attack with a strong base.
Weaknesses
  • Below-average burst and bend to consistently turn the corner.
  • Limited variety of refined pass-rush moves beyond a bull rush.
  • Struggles with lateral suddenness and redirecting in the backfield.

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Player Bio

HT/WT: 6-5, 260 lbs
Birthplace: Miami, FL
Class: Senior