JaVonta Payton
| No. 3 – Arlington Renegades | |
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| Position: | Wide receiver |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | October 7, 1998 Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight: | 180 lb (82 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Hillsboro (Nashville, Tennessee) |
| College: | Northwest Mississippi C.C. (2017–2018) Mississippi State (2019–2020) Tennessee (2021) |
| Undrafted: | 2022 |
| Career history | |
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Roster status: | Active |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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JaVonta Cosby Payton (born October 7, 1998) is an
Early years
Payton attended and played high school football at Hillsboro High School.[1] He was considered a three-star recruit by Rivals.com.[2]
College career
Northwest Mississippi C.C.
Payton attended Northwest Mississippi Community College from 2017 to 2018 where he played 21 games, while recording 67 catches for 840 yards, and two touchdowns.[3]
Mississippi State
Payton transferred to Mississippi State in 2019, where he played in 22 games, recording 28 receptions for 372 yards and one touchdown from 2019 to 2020.[4]
Tennessee
Payton transferred to
Professional career
Arizona Cardinals
After going undrafted in the
Orlando Guardians
On January 23, 2023, Payton signed with the
Arlington Renegades
On March 6, 2023, Payton was traded to the
After the 2023 season, Payton worked out for the Philadelphia Eagles on July 15, 2023.[14] Payton re-signed with the Renegades on January 22, 2024.[15]
References
- ^ "JaVonta Payton, Hillsboro , Wide Receiver". 247Sports. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
- ^ "JaVonta Payton, 2019 Wide Receiver, Mississippi St". Rivals.com. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
- ^ "JaVonta Payton – Football". Northwest Mississippi Community College Athletics. Retrieved October 22, 2023.
- ^ "JaVonta Payton – Football". Mississippi State Bulldogs Athletics. Retrieved October 22, 2023.
- ^ "JaVonta Payton – Football". University of Tennessee Athletics. Retrieved October 22, 2023.
- ^ Owens, Tim (January 17, 2022). "Tennessee receiver Javonta Payton declares for NFL Draft". WATE 6 On Your Side. Retrieved October 22, 2023.
- ^ Kwong, Andy (May 1, 2022). "2022 NFL Draft: Arizona Cardinals Undrafted Free Agent Tracker". Revenge of the Birds. Retrieved October 22, 2023.
- ^ Harralson, Dan (August 30, 2022). "Arizona cuts two former Vols". Vols Wire. USA Today. Retrieved October 22, 2023.
- ^ Grindley, Wyatt (September 14, 2022). "Cardinals Make Five Practice Squad Moves". NFLTradeRumors.co. Retrieved October 22, 2023.
- ^ Bouda, Nate (September 15, 2022). "Cardinals Sign WR Javon Wims To PS, Release WR JaVonta Payton". NFLTradeRumors.co. Retrieved October 22, 2023.
- ^ Schumpert, Ryan (January 23, 2023). "Former Tennessee Receiver Sign To Play In XFL". Rocky Top Insider. Retrieved October 22, 2023.
- ^ Miele, Angela (March 6, 2023). "Breaking 3 XFL Teams Trade Announced". Yardbarker. Retrieved October 22, 2023.
- ^ "Renegades 35–26 Defenders (May 13, 2023) Box Score". ESPN.com. Retrieved October 22, 2023.
- ^ Grindley, Wyatt (July 25, 2023). "Eagles Worked Out Seven Players Including WR N'Keal Harry". NFLTradeRumors.co. Retrieved October 22, 2023.
- ^ "The UFL Agrees to Terms with 61 Players". UFLBoard.com. January 22, 2024. Retrieved January 23, 2024.