| LSU Tigers–No. 6 | |
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| Position | Defensive end |
| Class |  |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | Miami, Florida, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Weight | 255 lb (116 kg) |
| Career history | |
| College |
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| High school | Miami Northwestern (Miami) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Patrick Payton is an American college football defensive end for the LSU Tigers. He previously played for the Florida State Seminoles. He was named the 2022 ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year.
Payton attended Miami Northwestern Senior High School in Miami, Florida. [1] As a junior, he had 17.5 sacks. He committed to Florida State University to play college football. [2] [3]
After redshirting his first year at Florida State in 2021, Payton earned playing time in 2022. [4] [5] He played in 13 games, finishing with 31 tackles and five sacks and was named the ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year. [6]
On December 18, 2024, Payton announced that he would enter the transfer portal. [7]
On December 21, 2024, Payton announced that he would transfer to LSU. [8]