Payton Page

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Payton Page
No. 69 – New York Jets
Position: Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (2002-09-27) September 27, 2002 (age 22)
Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:300 lb (136 kg)
Career information
High school: James B. Dudley (Greensboro)
College: Clemson (2021–2024)
NFL draft: 2025: undrafted
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Practice squad
Career highlights and awards

Payton Page (born September 27, 2002) is an American professional football defensive tackle for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Clemson Tigers.

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Early life and high school

Page attended high school at James B. Dudley located in Greensboro, North Carolina. Coming out of high school, he was rated as a four-star recruit, and the 31st overall prospect in the class of 2021, where he committed to play college football for the Clemson Tigers over offers from North Carolina and Tennessee. [1] [2]

College career

During his four-year career at Clemson, he appeared in 53 games, becoming a full time starter in 2024, where he recorded 69 tackles with six and a half being for a loss, half a sack, two pass deflections, and a 57-yard pick six versus the The Citadel, where for his performance he was named third-team all-ACC in 2024. [3] [4] [5]

Professional career

After not being selected in the 2025 NFL draft, Page signed with the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent. [6] He is one of the team's defensive tackles competing for a 53-man roster spot. [7] [8] He was waived on August 26 as part of final roster cuts and re-signed to the practice squad the next day. [9] [10]

References

  1. ↑ Raynor, Grace (July 29, 2020). "Payton Page chose a Clemson face mask, and the '21 class zoomed into the top 5". The Athletic. Retrieved August 20, 2025.
  2. ↑ VanHaaren, Tom. "DT Payton Page, No. 31 prospect in ESPN 300, commits to Clemson". ESPN. Retrieved August 20, 2025.
  3. ↑ Esden Jr., Paul. "6-Foot-4 Jets Rookie Has Undergone Stunning Physical Transformation". Heavy Sports. Retrieved August 20, 2025.
  4. ↑ Double, Bent (June 16, 2025). "Scouting Jets UDFA defensive tackle Payton Page". Gang Green Nation. Retrieved August 20, 2025.
  5. ↑ Carter, Derrian (November 23, 2024). "Clemson football's 310-pound Payton Page returns interception 57 yards for first career TD". Greenville Online. Retrieved August 20, 2025.
  6. ↑ Fried, Justin (July 30, 2025). "Jets UDFA quickly emerging as the hidden gem of training camp". FanSided. Retrieved August 20, 2025.
  7. ↑ Melo, Justin (July 28, 2025). "Jets UDFA DL Payton Page projected to make roster". Jets Wire. Retrieved August 20, 2025.
  8. ↑ Foote, Jordan (July 28, 2025). "Undrafted Rookie Could Benefit From 'Shaky' Jets DT Depth". Heavy Sports. Retrieved August 20, 2025.
  9. ↑ Allen, Eric; Weir, Susanna. "Jets Sign 14 Players to Practice Squad". newyorkjets.com. Retrieved August 29, 2025.
  10. ↑ Lange, Randy; Allen, Eric. "Final Cuts Jets Move 22 Players to Reduce Active Roster to 53 Players". newyorkjets.com. Retrieved August 27, 2025.
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