16 Facts About Daron Payne

Daron Payne is an American professional football defensive tackle for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League.

Daron Payne played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide, where he won national championships in 2015 and 2017.

Daron Payne was born on May 27,1997, in Birmingham, Alabama.

Daron Payne attended Shades Valley High School in Irondale, Alabama, where he played football.

Daron Payne was rated as a five-star recruit and committed to the University of Alabama to play college football.

Daron Payne was selected by the Washington Redskins in the first round of the 2018 NFL draft.

On May 10,2018, Daron Payne signed a four-year contract worth 14.4 million featuring a $8.56 million signing bonus.

Daron Payne recorded his first career sack in Week 3 against the Green Bay Packers.

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.

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.

Daron Payne finished the 2020 NFL season playing 880 snaps and recording 54 tackles, 3 sacks, 3 forced fumbles, and an interception.

Daron Payne recorded two sacks against Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the wild-card round of the playoffs.

Daron Payne was added to the COVID-19 reserve list on August 1,2021, before being re-activated on August 5.

Daron Payne finished the season having set new career highs with 64 tackles, 11.5 sacks, and five pass deflections.

In January 2023, Daron Payne was named as a replacement player for Aaron Donald to the 2023 Pro Bowl, his first Pro Bowl.

Daron Payne finished the 2024 regular season with 42 tackles, four sacks, and two pass deflections over 17 games.