Quick Info
| Profession | College Football Safety |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 17/03/2004 |
| Age | 22 years |
| Birthplace | Gainesville, GA |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Latest News about VJ Payne
07/05/2026
The New York Jets signed VJ Payne to his rookie contract after selecting him in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL Draft. The deal officially moved him from draft pick to under-contract rookie after 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 NFL after a four-year career at Kansas State, where he became a multi-year starter and one of the team’s most experienced defenders.
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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 |
|---|---|
| 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" |
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