THE OFFICIAL ATHLETICS SITE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH ALABAMA LIONS

UNA 2024: Played in 11 games ... Made 10 field goals on 14 attempts ... Longest was a 45-yarder against UT Martin (Sept. 14) ... Also made a 42-yard field goal against Austin Peay (Nov. 2) ... Wetn 24-26 on point after touchdown kicks ... Made all seven PATs against Utah Tech and had one field goal from 37 yards in a 60-14 win (Oct. 5) ... Led the Lions in scoring with 54 points ... Had eight kickoffs for 320 yards to average 40.0 yards per kick.

PRIOR TO UNA: Played four seasons at Middle Tennessee State University from 2020-23 ... Appeared in 44 games for the Blue Raiders ... Served as the kickoff specialist where he had 222 kickofs for a 60.1 yard average.

HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Signal Mountain High School ... Graduated high school in 2019 ... Two-time All-Region selection ... Also lettered in baseball.

PERSONAL: Son of Rob and Melinda Payne ... Has three siblings — Brent and Savannah ... Plans to pursue his master's in sports and recreational management.