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James Payne

Offensive Line/Defensive Line

2027 Class

6'4" Height

270 Weight

George Washington School

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James Payne is a 6'4" Offensive Line/Defensive Line in the 2027 class. Payne attends George Washington in West Virginia. Payne's Player Profile was created on February 2, 2025. Subscribe to Prep Redzone to see where James Payne is ranked and what our scouts have written about them.

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James

Payne OL/DL

Class

2027

Height

6'4"

Weight

270

HS

George Washington

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James Payne

2027 George Washington OL James Payne brings a wrestler’s mentality to the trenches as a heavyweight state champion,...

Written by Matthew Layton

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Matthew Layton

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2027 George Washington OL James Payne James Payne 6'4" | 270 lbs | OL/DL George Washington | 2027 State WV brings a wrestler’s mentality to the trenches as a heavyweight state champion, and it shows up in how he uses his hands. Payne strikes with intent, gets inside, and once he locks on, reps tend to be over. He understands leverage and placement, using strong and controlled hands to steer defenders and take them where he wants. Payne plays with power through his punch, and you can see defenders lose ground when he gets connected. That hand usage, paired with his strength, makes him a true tone-setter up front for the Patriots.