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Position | Defensive end |
Class | ![]() |
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Born: | Miami, Florida |
Height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
Weight | 254 lb (115 kg) |
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High school | Miami Northwestern (Miami, Florida) |
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Patrick Payton is an American football defensive end for the Florida State Seminoles.
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]