Class: r-Sr.
Position: WR
Height: 6-4
Weight: 179 pounds
Previous School: Hazelwood Central
Hometown: Florissant, MO

Noteworthy: Has recorded a vertical jump of 40 inches ... His size allows him to be a threat with the fade route and in hail-mary type situations.

2000: Played in nine games, but did not register a reception ... Was in on nine plays and graded out at 91 percent against Mississippi State.

1999: Played in eight games, including one as a starter ... Had two catches for 16 yards on the season ... Pulled in an 11-yard reception against Troy State and a five yarder at Louisiana-Lafayette.

JC: Played one year for Hutchinson JC after redshirting in 1997 ... Played in and started all 10 games and had 10 catches for 176 yards and three touchdowns ... Also had a 56-yard run for a touchdown on a reverse ... Also returned kicks for Hutchinson (18.3 average).

High School: Played at Hazelwood Central HS in St. Louis, MO where they won the state championship his senior year.

Personal: Parents: Sylvester and Wanda Payne ... Born: 3/10/79 ... Major: Management.