
Damon Payne
- Pos DL
- Height 6-4
- Weight 303
Prospect Info
- High School Belleville
- City Belleville, MI
- Exp 2021 - ...
H.S. Scouting Report
2 evaluationsEvaluated 07/02/2020

Projection
Second RoundStoutly built defensive lineman with a well-proportioned build. Doesn't carry much bad weight on his frame despite already being around 300 pounds. Has registered as a good athlete for the position with strong short area quickness and burst in combine settings prior to his junior season. Works as a two-way lineman at Belleville and has played both ways at camps early in his career before settling in as a defensive tackle prospect. Plays with a high-level combination of first-step quickness and strength at the point of attack. Shows the ability to create disruption as an interior pass rusher with the burst off the ball paired with a low pad level. Has active hands and already developed technically with effective push-pull and rip moves at this stage. Also shows the strength in his base to anchor and make plays as a run defender. Can continue progressing as from a production standpoint on the defensive side (plays both ways) and as a pursuit defender. Projects as a multi-year starter at the Power Five level with the upside to develop into an early round NFL Draft selection.
More Evaluations
- Evaluated 09/07/2018 Allen Trieu National Recruiting Analyst Read
H.S. Athletic Background
Two-sport athlete in football and track and field (shot put, discus).
June 2019: Michigan Division I state qualifier in the shot put.
May 2019: Recorded personal record of 52-0 in the shot put; also registered 133-3 in the discus.