Quick Info
| Profession | College Football Safety |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 17/03/2004 |
| Age | 22 years |
| Birthplace | Gainesville, GA |
Latest News about VJ Payne
07/05/2026
The New York Jets signed VJ Payne to his rookie contract after drafting him in the seventh round. The signing formally moved him from draft pick to under-contract rookie as he joined the team following his Kansas State career.
25/04/2026
VJ Payne was selected by the New York Jets with the 228th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. He entered the league after a four-year college career at Kansas State, where he became a multi-year starter and one of the most experienced defenders on the roster.
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Bio/Wiki
| Victor 'VJ' Payne is an American football safety who played college football for Kansas State University and was selected by the New York Jets in the NFL. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6'3" |
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| Weight | 211 lbs |
Family
| Son of Tywonna Payne | |
| Has two siblings, Kennedy and Victoria |
Career
| Team | Kansas State Wildcats |
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| Position | Safety |
| Class | Senior |
| High School | Buford High School, Buford, GA |
| Recruiting Ranking | Three-star recruit |
| Notable Stats | 59 tackles, 3 TFLs in 2025; 180 tackles over past three seasons |
| Achievements | 42-game starter, team captain, honorable mention All-Big 12 (2024), invitation to 2026 East-West Shrine Bowl |
| NFL Team | New York Jets |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Chose Kansas State over Michigan, Michigan State, Arkansas, Vanderbilt | |
| 2. Played deep safety, box safety, and nickel | |
| 3. 40-yard dash: 4.4s | |
| 4. Arm length: 33 ¾" | |
| 5. Hands: 9 ½" |