Brayden Payne
Brayden Payne
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Barkley Truax | Prep Redzone Scout
Brayden Payne
Brayden
Payne
5'8" | 160 lbs | ATH
Bryan Station | 2028
State
KY
is a dynamic kickoff returner and wide receiver for Bryan Station High School. Payne has proven himself potent in the return game, breaking several long runs in the first three weeks of the season. He’s arguably the most consistent receiver on the Defenders’ roster this season. Payne plays with a lot of effort, too. He is quick to turn up the field to produce yards after the catch. Payne is shifty in the slot, but he also welcomes contact with the ball in his hands. He can be an X-factor for Bryan Station down the line this season.
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Read EvaluationSam Erman | Prep Redzone Scout
Payne has elite speed and agility that immediately jump off the tape. He sees the field well, changes direction without losing much speed, and just keeps accelerating the farther the play goes. Once he gets into the open field, he’s a threat to score every time he touches it. He’s also a really good kick returner who can house any return if he finds a crease. As a receiver, he may not be the biggest guy, but he’s tough to get hands on because of how quick he is off the line and in and out of his breaks. He’s dynamic and a fun guy to watch.
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Read EvaluationDrew Toennies | Prep Redzone Scout
Proving his disruptiveness down the stretch was
Brayden Payne
Brayden
Payne
5'8" | 160 lbs | ATH
Bryan Station | 2028
State
KY
, an athlete at Bryan Station Middle School. Payne stands out with his versatile edge and well-balanced playstyle, proving he can execute with efficiency at multiple different positions. On the defensive side of the ball, I like how Payne can read the pass and get in prime field position to pick off the quarterback, proving he can attack the ball in the air.
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Read EvaluationAlan Popadines | Prep Redzone Scout
While Davis-Jones and Thompson (above) are both 6-foot or taller, Bryan Station’s
Brayden Payne
Brayden
Payne
5'8" | 160 lbs | ATH
Bryan Station | 2028
State
KY
brings just as much excitement to the field at just 5-foot-3 and 120 pounds. Of course size is a question mark at this point but there is a lot of time left for growth and physical maturation. Payne’s bread will be buttered as cornerback in my opinion, but don’t sleep on his ability to change the game on special teams or offense. With a musclar build on his frame, great quickness and athleticism, he has the ability to make a splash in the return game or as a slot receiver/scat back on offense.
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Read EvaluationEvent Results
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Combine Series: Kentucky
04/19/2025
- 40 Yd #1
- 4.76
- 40 Yd #2
- 4.65
- Shuttle #1
- 4.31
- Shuttle #2
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- Broad #1
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- Broad #2
- 8'10"
- L-Drill #1
- 7.18
- L-Drill #2
- 7.03
- Vertical #1
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- Vertical #2
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