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Patrick Payton, DE Patrick Payton regressed along with the rest of the Florida State roster last year, and LSU bought low on the formerly fearsome pass rusher, who boasts a career high of seven sacks.

Payton brings over 1,500 career snaps from FSU and played a pivotal role on the Seminoles' elite defense in 2023, racking up 44 pressures and seven sacks. In his career, he has 90 pressures to go ...

They addressed those issues by plucking five defensive linemen out of the portal, including three edge rushers who started at P4 programs in Patrick Payton (Florida State), Jack Pyburn (Florida ...

That includes additions like defensive linemen Patrick Payton (Florida State) and Jack Pyburn (Florida) who should fortify a defense that’s sagged for years.

ESPN’s Matt Miller managed to find a long-term pass rusher opposite of YaYa Diaby by selecting LSU EDGE Patrick Payton at No. 22 overall in his latest 2026 NFL mock draft.

Dec 2, 2023; Charlotte, NC, USA; Florida State Seminoles defensive lineman Patrick Payton (11) reacts during the fourth quarter against the Louisville Cardinals at Bank of America Stadium.

LSU football signed three edge rushers with Power Four experience as part of its 2025 transfer portal haul, which ranked first in the nation. One of those ends is Patrick Payton, the class ...