Patrick Payton
American football player (born 2002)
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Patrick Payton (born September 28, 2002)[1] is an American college football defensive end for the LSU Tigers. He previously played for the Florida State Seminoles. He was named the 2022 ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year.
| No. 6 – LSU Tigers | |
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| Position | Defensive end |
| Class |  |
| Personal information | |
| Born | September 28, 2002[1] |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 255 lb (116 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Miami Northwestern (Miami, Florida) |
| College |
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| Awards and highlights | |
| Stats at ESPN | |
Early life
Payton attended Miami Northwestern Senior High School in Miami, Florida.[2] As a junior, he had 17.5 sacks. He committed to Florida State University to play college football.[3][4]
College career
Florida State
After redshirting his first year at Florida State in 2021, Payton earned playing time in 2022.[5][6] He played in 13 games, finishing with 31 tackles and five sacks and was named the ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year.[7]
On December 18, 2024, Payton announced that he would enter the transfer portal.[8]
LSU
On December 21, 2024, Payton announced that he would transfer to LSU.[9]