Quorey Payne
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Clewiston, Florida, U.S.
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| Position | Wide receiver / Defensive back | ||||||||||
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| Born | October 12, 1982 Clewiston, Florida, U.S. | ||||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school | Clewiston | ||||||||||
| College | Southern Illinois (2002–2005) | ||||||||||
| NFL draft | 2006: undrafted | ||||||||||
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Quorey Payne (born October 12, 1982) is an American former professional football wide receiver who played in the Arena Football League (AFL) for the Spokane Shock, Cleveland Gladiators, and New Orleans VooDoo. He played college football at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
Quorey Payne was born on October 12, 1982.[1] He played high school football at Clewiston High School in Clewiston, Florida.[1] He caught 30 passes for 522 yards and four touchdowns his junior year, earning all-district and all-region honors.[1] Payne recorded 18 receptions for 400 yards as a senior, garnering all-state and all-region recognition, as the team finished 13–2.[1] He was also a state champ in the 110 hurdles during both his junior and senior years.[1] He lettered in basketball in high school as well.[1]
Payne played college football for the Southern Illinois Salukis of Southern Illinois University Carbondale. He played in all 12 games, starting one, at cornerback in 2002 and returned 16 kickoffs for 336 yards.[1] He appeared in six games during the 2003 season, returning seven punts for 46 yards.[1] Payne switched to wide receiver in 2004.[1] He played in all 12 games, starting two, during the 2004 season, catching 22 passes for 480 yards and six touchdowns.[1] In 2005, Payne helped the Salukis win their first playoff game in 22 years.[2] He finished his college career with 42 catches for 721 yards and seven touchdowns.[3]