Donald Payne (American football)

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Donald Payne
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Payne with Jaguars in 2018
No. 18 – Arlington Renegades
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1994-07-12) July 12, 1994 (age 29)
Fayetteville, Georgia, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:217 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High school:Landmark Christian School (Fairburn, Georgia)
College:Stetson
Undrafted:2017
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:76
Sacks:1.0
Fumble recoveries:2

Donald Payne (born July 12, 1994) is an

Washington Football Team, Miami Dolphins, and San Francisco 49ers
.

College career

Payne finished his college career as a three-time All-American and a three-time Pioneer Football League Defensive Player of the Year, the first PFL athlete to win the award three times during their career.[1][2] In his first season at Stetson, Payne was named the 2013 Pioneer Football League Defensive Freshman of the Year.[3] In his sophomore season, Payne led the entire NCAA with 185 total tackles on the year and at the time tied an all-time all-division NCAA record with 30 total tackles in the win over Campbell University.[4][5] Payne recorded 538 career tackles, which is the 3rd most in Division 1 history, 14 sacks and 9 interceptions during his collegiate career.[6][7] Donald Payne was inducted into the Stetson University Athletics Hall of Fame on October 29, 2022.[8][9]

Professional career

Baltimore Ravens

Payne signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent on May 5, 2017.[10] He was waived on September 2, 2017.[11]

Jacksonville Jaguars

On September 3, 2017, Payne was claimed off waivers by the Jacksonville Jaguars.[12] The Jaguars advanced all the way to the AFC Championship where they lost to the New England Patriots, 20–24.[13] Payne finished the season third in the NFL in special teams tackles with 16.[14][15] On October 25, 2018, Payne was placed on injured reserve with a knee injury.[16] He was activated off injured reserve on December 28, 2018.[17] On May 9, 2019, the Jaguars waived Payne.[18]

Baltimore Ravens (second stint)

On August 16, 2019, Payne signed with the Baltimore Ravens.[19] He was waived on August 31, 2019, and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[20] He was released on September 10.[21]

Jacksonville Jaguars (second stint)

On October 22, 2019, Payne was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars.[22] In week 13 against the

Oakland Raiders.[24] The Jaguars won 20–16, the last Raiders game ever played in the Oakland Coliseum before they relocated to Las Vegas.[25] Payne finished the 2019 season playing in nine games (five starts) and registered 61 tackles, a sack, a pass defense and a fumble recovery.[26][27]

Washington Football Team

Payne signed with the

Washington Football Team on July 28, 2020.[28] He was waived on September 5, 2020, and signed to the practice squad the next day.[29] He was released on October 26.[30]

Miami Dolphins

On November 11, 2020, Payne was signed to the Miami Dolphins' practice squad.[31] He was released on November 23, 2020.[32]

San Francisco 49ers

On August 11, 2021, Payne signed a one-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers,[33] but was waived a few days later.[34]

Houston Gamblers

Payne was selected by the

USFL draft.[35] On May 31, 2022, he was named the USFL Defensive Player of the Week in Week 7.[36] In Week 10, Payne was again named the USFL Defensive Player of the Week in the final regular season game.[37] Payne lead the USFL in tackles with 117 tackles in 10 games.[38][39] He was named to inaugural All-USFL Team Defense.[40]

Arlington Renegades

The

2023 XFL Supplemental Draft on January 1, 2023.[41] He was placed on the team's reserve list on April 14, 2023, and activated on April 29.[42] The Arlington Renegades defeated the D.C Defenders 35-26 in the 2023 XFL Championship Game.[43] He re-signed with the team on January 23, 2024.[44]

Spring leagues statistics

Year League Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GP Cmb Solo Ast TFL Sck Int Yds Y/I TD FF FR
2022
USFL
 HOU 10 117 71 46 6 2.0 3 65 21.7 2 1 1
2023
XFL
 ARL 1 7 4 3 1 0.5 0 0 0 0 0 0

References

  1. ^ "Donald Payne – Football". Stetson University Athletics. Retrieved February 3, 2022.
  2. ^ "Stetson's Payne becomes first three-time winner, highlights 2016 Pioneer Football League Major Award recipients". Pioneer-Football.org. Retrieved February 3, 2022.
  3. ^ "Pioneer Football League Announces 2013 Major Award Winners". Pioneer-Football.org. Retrieved March 30, 2022.
  4. ^ Staff Reports. "Stetson's Donald Payne named to Walter Camp All-America Team". Daytona Beach News-Journal Online. Retrieved February 5, 2022.
  5. ^ Staff Report. "Payne, Saunders named to AP All-American Team". Daytona Beach News-Journal Online. Retrieved February 5, 2022.
  6. ^ Boyle, Chris. "Stetson's Donald Payne signs with Ravens as undrafted free agent". Daytona Beach News-Journal Online. Retrieved February 3, 2022.
  7. ^ "Donald Payne – Football". Stetson University Athletics. Retrieved February 3, 2022.
  8. ^ Vinel, Chris. "Stetson set to induct six-person class into athletics hall of fame later this month". Daytona Beach News-Journal Online. Retrieved December 6, 2022.
  9. ^ Candelaria, Michael (September 1, 2022). "Stetson Athletics Selects Six to Hall of Fame". Stetson Today. Retrieved December 6, 2022.
  10. ^ "Ravens Officially Sign 16 Undrafted Rookie Free Agents". BaltimoreRavens.com. May 5, 2017. Archived from the original on January 15, 2018. Retrieved September 9, 2017.
  11. ^ Downing, Garrett (September 2, 2017). "Ravens Make 15 Moves To Set 53-Man Roster Ahead Of 2017 Season". BaltimoreRavens.com. Archived from the original on January 19, 2018.
  12. ^ "Jaguars claim five players off waivers". Jaguars.com. September 3, 2017. Archived from the original on November 5, 2017.
  13. ^ "Jaguars vs. Patriots – Game Summary – January 21, 2018 – ESPN". ESPN.com. Retrieved February 3, 2022.
  14. ^ "Washington Football Team signs LB Donald Payne, OL Kevin Pamphile". Riggo's Rag. July 28, 2020. Retrieved February 3, 2022.
  15. ^ "NFL Football Player Stats & Stats Leaders – Special Teams Total Tackles". www.teamrankings.com. Retrieved February 3, 2022.
  16. ^ "Jaguars put LB Donald Payne on injured/reserve, promote CB Dee Delaney to active roster". BigCatCountry.com. October 25, 2018.
  17. ^ "Payne, Lee, Flowers to active roster". Jaguars.com. December 28, 2018. Archived from the original on April 20, 2021. Retrieved December 28, 2018.
  18. ^ Bouda, Nate (May 9, 2019). "Jaguars Waiving LBs Blair Brown & Donald Payne".
  19. ^ Schaffer, Jonas. "Ravens sign linebacker Donald Payne, waive punter Sean Smith". capitalgazette.com. Retrieved August 15, 2019.
  20. ^ Brown, Clifton (September 1, 2019). "De'Lance Turner, Maurice Canady Among 10 Players Signed to Practice Squad". BaltimoreRavens.com.
  21. ^ Brown, Clifton (September 10, 2019). "Ravens Sign Two Players to Practice Squad". BaltimoreRavens.com.
  22. ^ "Jaguars Sign Two Linebackers to Active Roster". Jaguars.com. October 22, 2019.
  23. ^ "Bucs turn Foles' turnovers into touchdowns, beat Jags 28-11". www.espn.com. December 1, 2019. Retrieved December 1, 2019.
  24. ^ "Mic'D Up: Donald Payne". www.jaguars.com. Retrieved February 5, 2022.
  25. ^ "Raiders Fall To Jaguars In Final Minutes Of Farewell Game At Oakland Coliseum". December 15, 2019. Retrieved February 5, 2022.
  26. ^ "49ers' Donald Payne: Lands with San Francisco". CBSSports.com. Retrieved February 3, 2022.
  27. ^ "Washington Football Team training camp profiles: Linebackers". Riggo's Rag. August 3, 2020. Retrieved February 3, 2022.
  28. ^ "Washington Football Team Signs T Kevin Pamphile, LB Donald Payne". WashingtonFootball.com. July 28, 2020. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
  29. ^ "Washington Football Team Reduces Roster To 53 Players". WashingtonFootball.com. September 5, 2020.
  30. ^ @WashingtonNFL (October 26, 2020). "We have released the following players from the practice squad: DE Gerri Green DB Manny Patterson LB Donald Payne" (Tweet). Retrieved November 8, 2020 – via Twitter.
  31. ^ @flasportsbuzz (November 11, 2020). "Dolphins sign veteran linebacker Donald Payne to their practice squad. The 2017 Stetson product appeared in 30 games and started 5 for the Jaguars from 2017 to 2019. Had 76 tackles and a sack" (Tweet). Retrieved December 17, 2020 – via Twitter.
  32. ^ @apoupartFins (November 23, 2020). "The Dolphins have released two players off the practice squad: CB Tae Hayes and LB Donald Payne" (Tweet). Retrieved December 17, 2020 – via Twitter.
  33. ^ "49ers Sign LB Donald Payne; Release WR Kevin White". 49ers.com. August 11, 2021. Retrieved August 11, 2021.
  34. ^ "49ers Sign LB Mychal Kendricks; Waive Three Others". 49ers.com. August 16, 2021. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
  35. ^ "10 Former Ravens Drafted Into the USFL United States Football League". www.baltimoreravens.com. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
  36. ^ "USFL Week 7 Players of the Week: Kyle Sloter, Donald Payne". FOX Sports. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
  37. ^ King, Peter (June 27, 2022). "Four USFL stars with best chance to make NFL roster". NBC Sports. Archived from the original on June 27, 2022. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
  38. ^ "USFL: Six Things To Know For Playoff Weekend | Pro Football Hall of Fame Official Site". pfhof. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
  39. ^ "2022 USFL Defense Stats & USFL Defense Leaders – Total Tackles". FOX Sports. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
  40. ^ "2022 All-USFL Team defense unveiled". FOX Sports. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
  41. ^ "Supplemental Draft Picks 2023". XFL.com. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
  42. ^ "XFL Transactions". XFL.com. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
  43. ^ "Renegades 35-26 Defenders (May 13, 2023) Box Score". ESPN. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
  44. ^ "The UFL Agrees to Terms with 20 Players". UFLBoard.com. January 23, 2024. Retrieved January 24, 2024.

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