Daron Payne is an American football defensive tackle for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League.
13 Facts About Daron Payne
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Daron Payne played college football at Alabama, where he won the 2018 College Football Playoff National Championship and was named its most valuable player on defense, before being drafted by Washington in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft.
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Daron Payne was rated as a five-star recruit and committed to the University of Alabama to play college football.
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Daron Payne was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft.
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On May 10,2018, Daron Payne signed a four-year contract worth 14.4 million featuring a $8.56 million signing bonus.
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Daron Payne recorded his first career sack in Week 3 against the Green Bay Packers.
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Daron Payne finished his rookie season with 56 tackles, five sacks, a forced fumble and fumble recovery, and was named to the 2018 PFWA All-Rookie Team as a result.
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In Week 14 of the 2020 season against the San Francisco 49ers, Daron Payne forced a fumble on quarterback Nick Mullens, which was recovered and returned for a touchdown by Chase Young and would recover a forced fumble by Young.
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Daron Payne finished the 2020 NFL season playing 880 snaps and recording 54 tackles, 3 sacks, 3 forced fumbles, and an interception.
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Daron Payne recorded two sacks against Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the wild-card round of the playoffs.
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Daron Payne was added to the COVID-19 reserve list on August 1,2021, before being re-activated on August 5.
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Daron Payne finished the season having set new career highs with 64 tackles, 11.5 sacks, and five pass deflections.
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In January 2023, Daron Payne was named as a replacement player for Aaron Donald to the 2023 Pro Bowl, his first Pro Bowl.