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Pheldarius Payne

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Pheldarius Payne
Personal information
Born: (2000-07-14) July 14, 2000 (age 24)
Suffolk, Virginia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:275 lb (125 kg)
Career information
High school:Nansemond River (Suffolk, Virginia)
College:Lackawanna (2018–2019)
Nebraska (2020–2021)
Virginia Tech (2022–2023)
Position:Defensive end
Undrafted:2024
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Pheldarius Payne (born July 14, 2000) is an American professional football defensive end who is a free agent. He played college football for Lackawanna College, Nebraska, and Virginia Tech.

Early life and high school

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Payne grew up in Suffolk, Virginia, and attended Nansemond River High School.[1] At Nansemond River, he played football and during his senior season was an All-District and All-Region selection.[2] He committed to play college football at Lackawanna College.[3]

College career

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Lackawanna College

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Payne spent two seasons at Lackawanna College.[1] He helped Lackawanna advance to the 2019 NJCAA National Championship Game.[3]

Payne committed to NC State before his sophomore season, but flipped his commitment to Nebraska after a visit to their campus.[4]

Nebraska

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During his first season at Nebraska, Payne switched to playing outside linebacker and appeared in every game of the season.[5] During his second season, he appeared in the first ten games before being sidelined by and injury.[5] On February 28, 2022, Payne opted to enter his name into the NCAA transfer portal.[6]

Virginia Tech

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After two seasons at Nebraska, Payne transferred to Virginia Tech.[1] Before the start of the 2022 season, Payne suffered a season-ending Achilles tendon rupture.[7] He returned for the 2023 season and appeared in all 13 games for the Hokies.[5]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split
6 ft 2 in
(1.88 m)
286 lb
(130 kg)
33 in
(0.84 m)
9+78 in
(0.25 m)
4.87 s 1.65 s 2.83 s
All values from Pro Day[8]

After not being selected in the 2024 NFL draft, Tipton signed with the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent.[9] Payne was also selected by the St. Louis Battlehawks of the UFL during the third round of the 2024 UFL draft, but chose not to sign with them.[10]

He was waived by the Texans with an injury designation on July 17, 2024.[11][12] On August 12, 2024, the Texans re-signed Payne.[13] He was waived on August 27.[14]

Personal life

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Payne is the son of Phelton and Johnnetta Payne.[3] In fifth grade, Payne won a Pop Warner National Championship.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Bitter, Andy (March 21, 2022). "Pheldarius Payne transfers to Virginia Tech". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
  2. ^ Carter, Matt (July 23, 2019). "TheWolfpackCentral - NC State leading for DL Pheldarius Payne". ncstate.rivals.com. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
  3. ^ a b c "Pheldarius Payne - Football 2021". huskers.com. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
  4. ^ a b "Lackawanna College's Pheldarius Payne took a winding path to Nebraska. Now he'll give the Husker D-line a needed jolt". Lackawanna College. June 27, 2020. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
  5. ^ a b c "Pheldarius Payne - Football 2023". Virginia Tech Athletics. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
  6. ^ Olson, Andrew (March 22, 2022). "Former Nebraska defender Pheldarius Payne announces transfer destination". Saturday Tradition. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
  7. ^ Thomas, Tim (July 22, 2022). "Virginia Tech DE Pheldarius Payne Likely Out For the Season". The Tech Lunch Pail. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
  8. ^ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Pheldarius Payne College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
  9. ^ Davis, Coty (May 5, 2024). "Houston Texans' Pheldarius Payne Ranked Amid Best Undrafted Free Agents". Houston Texans On SI. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
  10. ^ Ozmon, Zach (July 17, 2024). "UDFA DE Pheldarius Payne Drafted No. 5 Overall in the Third Round of UFL Draft". Virginia Tech Hokies On SI. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
  11. ^ "Pheldarius Payne: Cut by Houston". CBSSports.com. July 18, 2024. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
  12. ^ "UFL Draft sees Virginia Tech standout selected after being waived by NFL team". Fighting Gobbler. July 18, 2024. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
  13. ^ "Houston Texans Transactions (08-12-2024)". HoustonTexans.com. August 12, 2024. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
  14. ^ "Houston Texans Transactions (08-27-2024)". HoustonTexans.com. August 27, 2024.
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