Pheldarius Payne

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Pheldarius Payne
No. 69 – Indianapolis Colts
Position: Defensive end
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)
Undrafted: 2024
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Practice squad
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Pheldarius Payne (born July 14, 2000) is an American professional football defensive end for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for Lackawanna College, Nebraska, and Virginia Tech.

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Early life and high school

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

Lackawanna College

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

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

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

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split
6 ft 2 in
(1.88 m)		286 lb
(130 kg)		33 in
(0.84 m)		9+7⁄8 in
(0.25 m)		4.87 s1.65 s2.83 s
All values from Pro Day [8]

Houston Texans

After not being selected in the 2024 NFL draft, Payne 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, the Texans re-signed Payne. [13] He was waived on August 27. [14]

Indianapolis Colts

On December 10, 2024, the Indianapolis Colts signed Payne to their practice squad. [15]

Personal life

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

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  3. 1 2 3 "Pheldarius Payne - Football 2021". huskers.com. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
  4. 1 2 "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. 1 2 3 "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.
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