James Payne
James Payne
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Matthew Layton | Prep Redzone Scout
Here’s what we recently said about Payne in our 2027 Rankings Update Offensive Stock Risers article:
“2027 George Washington OL
James Payne
James
Payne
6'4" | 270 lbs | OL/DL
George Washington | 2027
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has steadily climbed our rankings since his sophomore year. He is now considered a Top 5 prospect in the class with clear high D1 potential in our eyes. Payne has the size, athleticism, and physciality to play at the FBS level and is worth a close look by programs at that level.”
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Matthew Layton | Prep Redzone Scout
Here’s what we recently said about Payne in our 2027 Rankings Update Offensive Stock Risers article:
“2027 George Washington OL
James Payne
James
Payne
6'4" | 270 lbs | OL/DL
George Washington | 2027
State
WV
has steadily climbed our rankings since his sophomore year. He is now considered a Top 5 prospect in the class with clear high D1 potential in our eyes. Payne has the size, athleticism, and physciality to play at the FBS level and is worth a close look by programs at that level.”
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