Eastern Oregon University Athletics

2025: Appeared in 8 games during the 2025 season, contributing on special teams with 2 kick returns for 17 yards and 11 punt returns for 91 yards (long of 32), while recording 3 total tackles (2 solo, 1 assisted) and 1 fumble recovery on defense, and earning NAIA Fall Daktronics Scholar-Athlete recognition along with Frontier Academic All-Conference Honors.

2024: Played a pivotal role in Eastern Oregon's 5-6 season, contributing to the team's efforts and success.

High School: 2024 graduate of Columbia High School in Nampa, Idaho where he played under Head Coach Charlie Dotson... was a standout dual-sport athlete in football and baseball... named First Team All-Conference and Second Team All-State as a safety in his senior season.... named Second Team All-Conference as a quarterback his senior season throwing and rushing for over 1,000 yards in each category.

Personal: Son of Bob and Samantha Payne... in his free time enjoys playing football, baseball, and golf; also enjoys fishing and snowboarding... favorite foods are chicken Alfredo and steak... favorite music is rap...