Jamari Payne Jamari Payne 6'3" | 255 lbs | DL Loachapoka | 2024 State AL flashes the ability to use his rip/shoulder dip to threaten with speed, showing impressive flexibility around the corner. Mixes in inside moves, with good quickness/suddenness to generate pressure and create room for his speed rushes on subsequent snaps. Uses a tight spin to redirect back inside, and as a go-to move. Highly effective on stunts and twists. Can shuffle to find a path into the backfield and closes quickly when he’s in position. Has the coordination, flexibility and speed to drop into coverage, showing balance and clean footwork with his backpedal to get depth.

Jamari Payne Jamari Payne 6'3" | 255 lbs | DL Loachapoka | 2024 State AL is an explosive defensive end that has been able to wreak havoc off the edge for Loachpoka’s defense. With his lightning-quick first step, Payne consistently beats offensive tackles off the line of scrimmage and puts immediate pressure on the quarterback. He has explosive speed and relentless pursuit that allow him to chase down ball carriers from sideline to sideline, making him a disruptive force in the run game and also helping him get into the backfield to make tackles for loss no matter where he originally lined up. Payne has a fantastic combination of speed, agility, and playmaking instincts that make him a nightmare for opposing offensive linemen to contain and it shows up on the stat sheet- last fall he recorded 61 total tackles (27.5 for loss) and 6.5 sacks on the season. Recently, Payne committed to Purdue!

Jamari Payne Jamari Payne 6'3" | 255 lbs | DL Loachapoka | 2024 State AL is a talented defensive linemen that has been an absolute star in the trenches the last few seasons for Loachapoka. Payne is a big guy who plays with a ton of speed and ferocity on the defensive line- finding an OL that is up to the task of slowing him down is near impossible- he has shown the ability to get by anyone he’s lined across from. Last fall, Payne had a huge year where he totaled up 61 tackles (27.5 tackles for loss) 6.5 sacks. Payne has shown the ability to be a great pass rusher, while also having the ability to completely shut down the run. As seen in his stats, Payne’s ability to get into the backfield is second to none- he eats up space in lanes with his size, gets great penetration immediately after the snap, and wraps up the ball carrier with such ease. Recently, Payne has added offers from Middle Tennessee State, Marshall, and Appalachian State!

Jamari Payne Jamari Payne 6'3" | 255 lbs | DL Loachapoka | 2024 State AL is a dominant player in the trenches for Loachapoka and has seen his recruitment really open up big time in the last year due to how well he’s been playing. Payne is a big athletic dude, standing at 6’3 255 with the kind of speed and power he has, its ridiculous how easy he makes it look to take down the quarterback. Payne had a huge junior season in the trenches last fall, he posted up 61 total tackles (27.5 of those for loss) and 6.5 sacks. Payne has a great burst off the line, has a good variety of pass rush moves, and can stop the run with ease. Currently, Payne has offers listed from Missouri, Ole Miss, Mississippi State, and more!Keep an eye on him this fall, he’s set up for a huge senior year!