Daron Payne

Daron Payne
Payne with the Washington Commanders in 2025
No. 94  Washington Commanders
PositionDefensive tackle
Roster statusActive
Personal information
Born (1997-05-27) May 27, 1997
Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight320 lb (145 kg)
Career information
High schoolShades Valley (Irondale, Alabama)
CollegeAlabama (2015–2017)
NFL draft2018: 1st round, 13th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics as of 2025
Tackles432
Sacks37
Forced fumbles7
Fumble recoveries6
Pass deflections25
Interceptions1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Daron Cordell Payne (/dəˈrɒn/ də-RON; born May 27, 1997) is an American professional football defensive tackle for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide, where he won national championships in 2015 and 2017. Payne was selected by Washington in the first round of the 2018 NFL draft.