with 22 more than his nearest challenger, New Orleans linebacker Jerod Fernandez. Not bad for an undersized defender who attended Stetson University in Florida.
Payne discussed his path from Stetson to the NFL with RJ Young on his podcast, "The Number One Ranked Show."
"Stetson is a diminutive Div. Like the Ivy League, there are no athletic scholarships at an I-AA school, "he stated, "I had excellent numbers, a great career there, and everything, but there were no NFL scouts at our sessions. "However, my coach told me going into my senior year that if I put my mind to it and go all-in, I could have a chance at the next level." 'You know, I can take this to the next level,' I said during my senior year if It is something I could make a career out of. a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for me. Payne also talked about the following subjects on the podcast:
How he has dealt with the fact that he is an undersized defensive player.
Why he didn't transfer to a school where athletic scholarships were available.
How it felt in Week 9 to knock the previously undefeated Birmingham Stallions off their perch.
How it felt in Week 9 to knock the previously undefeated Birmingham Stallions off their perch.
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